A white-throated sparrow and a downy woodpecker made an appearance at the North Shore Channel this weekend. Mike Roche photographed both birds near the 17th and 18th holes of the Canal Shores Golf Course, a location “ideal for spotting small birds,” he wrote to the RoundTable.

  • Credit: Mike Roche
  • Credit: Mike Roche

An Evanston kindergartener wishes for peace in Ukraine.

Credit: Camille Blachowicz

Weekend scenery from Lovelace Park.

Credit: Sigrid Pilgrim
Credit: Sigrid Pilgrim

This month some community members are participating in “No-Mow May,” a green initiative that asks residents to set aside their lawnmowers and let grass and flowers grow naturally, creating a habitat in which birds, bees and butterflies can thrive. 

Here are some photos of local lawns and native plants that residents taking part in the movement shared with the RoundTable.

  • Buffalo grass and purple coneflower grows in Shad’s front yard. Credit: Leslie Shad
  • Leslie Shad replaced her turfgrass with native prairie grass. Credit: Leslie Shad
  • Buffalo grass grows in Leslie Shad’s backyard. Credit: Leslie Shad
  • Turfgrass and dandelions in Montanaro’s yard. Credit: Skip Montanaro

The Evanston Farmers’ Market returned this weekend for its 48th season. 

Opening day May 7 brought crowds to 1800 Maple Ave., where dozens of vendors sold a variety of products including locally grown fruit, flowers, herbs, cheese and baked goods.

Credit: Adina Keeling
Credit: Adina Keeling
Credit: Adina Keeling
Credit: Adina Keeling

Adina Keeling is a photojournalist and reporter, covering city news, sustainability, schools, and art. She also investigates mental health systems and environmental injustices in Evanston, and puts together...