Helping make Des Plaines a greener city one day at a time.
THINK GREEN. ACT GREEN.
Multiflora Rose (Rosa multiflora) while pretty, is one of the most dreaded invasive plants in the northeastern United States.
OUR MISSION:
To promote sustainability and educate our community on eco-friendly practices to safeguard the future of Des Plaines and our planet.
The City of Des Plaines is developing a Sustainability Plan that will improve environmental quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthen resilience to climate-related challenges. This survey is designed to gather input from residents to help identify priorities, concerns, and opportunities for action. The survey will be up until June 22.
You can help shape a more sustainable future for Des Plaines in 5 minutes!
Des Plaines Sustainability Survey!
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 be registered to our 2026 Native Garden Tour. 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!
HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED
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NOMINATE A
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!
