Go on an Alternative Yard Tour in Wilmette this Sunday - July 20

What exactly is an "alternative" yard tour?  And what makes someone's yard or garden alternative?

Join Go Green Wilmette this Sunday (July 20) for a tour of 8 Wilmette yards that are creative and beautiful examples of alternative yards.  These yards are ones that the homeowners have put to use -

• to siphon rain water
• by planting roof tops
• growing vegetables in both sun and shade
• with native planting
• as rain gardens
• as butterfly and bird gardens

You can opt to take a guided tour on bike - the tours leave from two locations: either Starbucks at Plaza del Lago or the Wilmette Public Library.  Or you can visit the homes independently.

The tour goes from 9 am to 11 am on Sunday morning, July 20.

For more information, please see:  Wilmette Alternative Yard Tour

Tours are free and leave promptly at 9am - don't forget your bikes!

(note: in case of rain, the event will be canceled.  Please check the above website for updates at 8am on Sunday morning.)