We encourage six steps for our families, community, the planet, and birds and pollinators too. In fact, we build our whole program around these steps (and a few more).
Read moreDive into Chicagoland's diverse ecosystems with engaging, expert-led talks
Read moreTalk with neighborhood gardeners about how they got started, and their visions of a lawn-free alternative
Read moreIt's lost tree canopy due to redlining, smaller lots and narrower parkways, compared to other wards. Learn how we're working to grow its native tree canopy.
Read moreWe encourage our members to volunteer for workdays in natural areas. We also advocate for and donate native plants to our community natural areas.
Read moreHow hot is an unshaded playground or sports field? Very. We help cool our schoolyards with free native trees.
Read moreWe spread the word, and swap native plants that improve habitat for insects and this endangered bug.
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If you like crafting, birds, meeting new people and saving the ecosystem, consider “Bird Collisions in the Anthropocene”. At public workshops, all ages can craft bird replicas to raise awareness about bird collisions. No skills required. Spend 30 min making a bird replica at one of the FREE pop-up craft workshops all around the North Shore.
If you like crafting, birds, meeting new people and saving the ecosystem, consider “Bird Collisions in the Anthropocene”. At public workshops, all ages can craft bird replicas to raise awareness about bird collisions. No skills required. Spend 30 min making a bird replica at one of the FREE pop-up craft workshops all around the North Shore.
If you like crafting, birds, meeting new people and saving the ecosystem, consider “Bird Collisions in the Anthropocene”. At public workshops, all ages can craft bird replicas to raise awareness about bird collisions. No skills required. Spend 30 min making a bird replica at one of the FREE pop-up craft workshops all around the North Shore.
If you like crafting, birds, meeting new people and saving the ecosystem, consider “Bird Collisions in the Anthropocene”. At public workshops, all ages can craft bird replicas to raise awareness about bird collisions. No skills required. Spend 30 min making a bird replica at one of the FREE pop-up craft workshops all around the North Shore.
Climate and Sustainability: the Challenge for Mosquito-Disease Control
Mark Clifton, Ph.D., Executive Director, North Shore Mosquito Abatement District
Free (donation appreciated)
Register at the link below, or check out the full Speaker Series here.
If you like crafting, birds, meeting new people and saving the ecosystem, consider “Bird Collisions in the Anthropocene”. At public workshops, all ages can craft bird replicas to raise awareness about bird collisions. No skills required. Spend 30 min making a bird replica at one of the FREE pop-up craft workshops all around the North Shore.
If you like crafting, birds, meeting new people and saving the ecosystem, consider “Bird Collisions in the Anthropocene”. At public workshops, all ages can craft bird replicas to raise awareness about bird collisions. No skills required. Spend 30 min making a bird replica at one of the FREE pop-up craft workshops all around the North Shore.
Mental Health andClimate Dwindling and Losses
Lise Van Susteren, Clinical Associate Professor, George Washington University; Co-author "The Psychological Effects of Global Warming on the U.S. - Why the US Mental Health System Is Not Prepared"
Free (donation appreciated)
Register at the link below, or check out the full Speaker Series here.
Donating to Climate Action Evanston and earmarking your donation for Natural Habitat Evanston. You can further earmark your donation to one of our initiatives.
Join our Pollinator Pledge and let the city and landscapers know we care about sustainable yards. Take an optional yard sign to spread the word.
$25/bag to local residents (pickup; no shipping). We also have some $5 seed packets of bottlebrush and little bluestem grass. While supplies last. Emails should include your phone number and which species you are requesting. Pay by check payable to Citizens’ Greener Evanston at pickup.
Help at outdoor workdays
Rethink how you Lawn
Northwestern students Petition for Bird-Friendly Films at Mudd Library. Mudd Library accounts for over 14% of bird deaths and injuries on campus each year. Applying patterned window film to a portion of the building would dramatically reduce collisions that are fatal to birds.
Get updates and share your thoughts on our FB Group. You can also check out our FB page here https://www.facebook.com/NaturalHabitatEvanston
Just want to spread the word on certain steps? Mow Less-Leave Leaves (2-sided yard sign) or Leafblowers sign
Get news the next time there is a threat to Isabella Woods. (Only sent when there is news.)
Provide Food, Water, Shelter, Places to Raise Young and Sustainable Steps for wildlife. It helps Evanston maintain its NWF Community-wide Wildlife Habitat certification.
