Renowned insect ecologist Douglas Tallamy will discuss his newest book, The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees. Mr. Tallamy is a nationally known proponent of restoring the ecological integrity of our human-dominated landscapes. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Green Bay Trail, Glencoe Public Library and the Glencoe Sustainability […]
Heather Prince, horticulturist and owner of Fearless Gardening, will explain why leaving fall leaves and plant materials in home gardens is essential for developing a supportive wildlife oasis. She will offer guidance for crafting dynamic fall and winter home landscapes offering layers of soil-enriching textures as well as provide support for overwintering insects, butterflies, birds […]
Decorate yourself, family, dogs, strollers or wagons with lights and things that glow. No candles or open flames, please! Meet at the Shelton Park playground for a surprise presentation then stroll the Green Bay trail to sing songs and celebrate the arrival of longer days. Festivities will end at the Shelton Park fire pit to […]
Decorate yourself, family, dogs, strollers or wagons with lights and things that glow. No candles or open flames, please! Meet at Glencoe’s Shelton Park playground for a surprise presentation and then stroll the Green Bay trail to sing songs and celebrate the arrival of longer days. Festivities will end at the Shelton Park fire pit […]
Virtual: Zoom link will be provided through Lake County Audubon Society near the date of the event. Visit lakecountyaudubon.org > program/schedule Spring migration in Chicago is dynamic. Millions of birds stopover in our region on their journey north. Thankfully, migration is also predictable. With some preparation, you can be in the best places to witness spring migration […]
Include native Illinois prairie plants in your garden and watch the pollinators arrive! Native prairie plants can make a ho-hum garden intriguing. Naturalist and author Cindy Crosby will discuss which species work well in a home garden setting and how to choose the best plants for your conditions. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Green […]
Join area expert birder, Tim Joyce, of Wild Birds Unlimited, for a bird walk along the Glencoe Golf Club’s forested borders adjacent to the Chicago Botanic Garden. Dress for the weather and ground conditions. Bring binoculars and a small note pad. The walk will not be cancelled for light rain. A cancellation notice will be […]
Photograph your discoveries. Send us your best images. Be one of 12 winners. Prizes will be given for best pictures in each category: Plants, Trail Activities, Animals, Birds and Insects. Any photograph taken on the Green Bay Trail in 2022 is eligible to be entered. Photo contest rules available at gbtrail.org. Submit photos now until […]
Join us for a fascinating presentation on the interrelationships between trees with Dr. Suzanne Simard. In her book ,Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest, Dr. Simard’s research reveals trees are more than timber or pulp resources. Trees are interconnected via complex fungi connections that serve as social networks. They communicate vulnerabilities, […]
For centuries fireflies have sparked wonder. Join us to learn how they got their bright lights, their remarkable lifestyles, hear how human activities put fireflies at risk, and what you can do to help protect these charismatic insects. Sara Lewis, a professor of biology at Tufts University and the author of Silent Sparks: The Wonderous […]
