Meet Beth Drucker
L&J: We understand that there is a birding event as well. Can you let us know more about it? Beth: Wilmette’s Gillson Park is the second best place in Chicagoland for birding during migration season. Birders, from all over will, will congregate in Gillson Park and see these birds all over the park You will see some beautiful birds that only travel through Wilmette while others stay through summer. I don’t believe that local residents realize what an amazing opportunity we have here. In partnership with the Park District, we provide guided bird walks every Sunday at 8 am during migration season, late April - late May. We invite everyone to join! “Truly, the takeaway is all hands on deck. Everyone should take a more active role in sustainability.” Beth: Continued A few other well attended events include the solar tour, EV car show, beach clean ups and habitat restoration work.
GO GREEN WILMETTE
Founder and President
L&J: What inspired you to start Go Green Wilmette? Beth: I’ve been involved with environmental issues for a long time. During my travels, I saw issues everywhere and I realized there is a lot I could do right here. In 2005, I joined with others to start a group and we discovered other communities of people wanted to do this work too. We are part of a much larger network of 30- 40 suburbs. L&J: What are your programs to promote awareness in the community? Beth: Our website has many resources and a bi- monthly newsletter. The annual sustainable yard tour held in July is very popular. Here you will learn about native plants, composting, rainwater solutions and providing habitats for birds and insects.
L&J: What are sustainable practices that you would recommend? Beth: I always encourage people to take a first step. Go with an area that you are interested in and pursue it.
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