Go Green La Grange! is a group of volunteers who live in and around La Grange, Illinois, and who care about the environment and sustainable living. We’re everyday people who believe that it’s possible to make great strides by providing folks with the information they need to do the right thing.

Get Involved! We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:15pm in the basement of the La Grange Village Hall.

Next Meeting September 8 at 7:15pm - Go Green La Grange! will hold its September meeting at Santiago’s Restaurant, 9 S. La Grange Rd, in downtown La Grange, . Please let us know what you think we should be doing by taking our survey! And, join us on Facebook.

Green News and Events

Conservation Foundation of Naperville Hosts Natural Gardening Evening

The La Grange Public Library was the place to be on July 8th to learn about optimizing water use in Midwest yards and gardens. Jim Kleinwachter of the Conservation Foundation explained how effective natural prairie plants are at using available resources, He also showed how to create garden environments that attract native wildlife while minimizing the amount of care and watering required. Best of all, you can see all of these ideas in action at the Foundation’s McDonald demonstration farm in Naperville. The Conservation Foundation, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL 60565. Phone: 630-428-4500,

Summer Time is Farmer’s Market Time

Summertime is the best time to get fresh local produce directly from the farmers.  Local farmer’s markets feature sustainable/organic produce as well as meats, dairy products, flowers, plants, jewelry and other specialty items. And the best part is that you needn’t go far to get to these markets – they are right here in our community several days of the week. See the schedule here.

Feature Stories

Western Springs Resident Raises the Bar for School Food

Many residents wish that local schools would provide healthier food to their children, but few voice their concerns or take the steps to make it happen. One exception is a Western Springs resident and parent, Jacqueline Vasan.

Go Green LaGrange Publishes Updated Waste Reduction Resource Guide

GoGreen La Grange! proudly announces an updated Waste Reduction Resource Guide to help residents find resources for recycling, donating or properly disposing of unwanted items in the La Grange area.

• Download Waste Reduction Guide here
• Village of La Grange Recycling Instructions

Going Green with Your Pet? You Can Do It!

Going green with your pets means being thoughtful about the pet products you buy, including pet food, pet toys, and pooper scoopers.  You can purchase products made from sustainable materials as well as organic pet food, biodegradable poop bags, and natural kitty litter.  There are a few ways to dispose of pet poop too.  Below are some websites to help you minimize your environmental impact while you care for your furry friends.

• Sierra Club’s Tips to Turn Your Pet into a Greenie
• Planet Green’s Six Ways to Green Your Pet’s Poop
• Huffington Post’s Green Pet Supplies for an Eco-Friendly Home
• Grist’s How to Green Your Pet

Rain Barrels 2010 Comes to La Grange this Summer!

Thanks to the La Grange Business Association, this summer you can help a worthy charity and learn about the benefits of Rain Barrels! Local businesses and organizations are sponsoring local artists who will decorate the barrels, which will be auctioned off for charity in September. Follow this link to learn more, and to see advance pictures. And visit this link to learn how to install one.

Village of La Grange Installs Recycling Bins Suggested by GGL! Reader

The Village has recently installed recycling bins at the Starbucks and the Metra station at La Grange Rd. Village Board member Tom Livingston implemented the suggestion of an alert reader of the GGL! Web Site, after a GGL! volunteer raised the issue at the Village Board meeting. Thank you readers, and thank you La Grange!

City of Chicago Announces Green Event Calendar on Facebook

Looking for Green Events in the City? Go to the Facebook page for a complete schedule.

Thinking Green

Our interactive blog for assessing the science behind the debate. Current resources for Climate Modeling, Alternative Energy Options, and Green Economics - links to current work that tries to set the record straight.

La  Grange Village Site

La Grange Public Library

Center for Neighborhood Technology

League of Women Voters of the La Grange Area

Illinois Sierra Club

SCARCE

Oak Park Green Link

Safer Pest Control Project