Helping make Des Plaines a greener city one day at a time.
THINK GREEN. ACT GREEN.
The elderberry bush (sambucus canadensis) blooms at the peak of summer and is a haven for many nesting birds and provides highly nutritious fruits for many other birds.
OUR MISSION:
To promote sustainability and educate our community on eco-friendly practices to safeguard the future of Des Plaines and our planet.
Do you love growing native plants and helping local pollinators? Sign up to have your yard evaluated and certified through Conservation@Home. If you applied or have been approved, you can register to our 2026 Native Garden Tour below. Show off your hard work, meet like-minded neighbors, and learn new gardening ideas!
Certify your yard and be a part of our 2026 Native Garden Walk on Sunday, August 9th!
Skip the fog, do a mosquito bucket instead!
Mosquito season is here. For many people, that means turning to sprays or fogging that can harm more than just mosquitoes.
The Mosquito Bucket Challenge offers a simple, low-cost alternative you can use at home!
Join us on our next Friends of the Forest work day at Izaak Walton! We will be removing invasive species and restoring the native habitat for wildlife. A great way to get in nature, feel productive and help your community. Many work days are available year round. All are welcome!
Spend time in nature and help with ecological restoration!
HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED
Upcoming Events
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Know someone who exemplifies sustainability? A business that tries to do better for their community? Does their part to make the world a better place?
Email us at info@gogreendesplaines.org and have your friend or favorite business featured on our website!
