Helping make Des Plaines a greener city one day at a time.
THINK GREEN. ACT GREEN.
The Monarch Butterfly is among the most familiar of North American butterflies and an iconic pollinator, although it is not an especially effective pollinator of milkweeds.
OUR MISSION:
To promote sustainability and educate our community on eco-friendly practices to safeguard the future of Des Plaines and our planet.
Tour some of the beautiful gardens in your neighborhood that feature native plants, water features, and landscaping that attract pollinators and birds! This self-lead tour will give you a map of 5 gardens in our community - make sure you RSVP to receive all the details!
Join us for the 2026 Native Garden Walk!
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!
