Buckthorn BBQ

Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL, United States

The 2018 Buckthorn Barbecue, featuring Bill Kurtis, will be on October 17, 2018.  Event begins at 6 p.m. at Nichols Hall of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Winter Solstice Parade of Light

Shelton Park 385 Old Green Bay Road, Glencoe, IL, United States

Come celebrate the shortest day of the year and help bring back the light by decking yourself, your children, strollers, and even dogs with lights to brighten the night! Sing songs, parade from Shelton Park to Mary St and back, and enjoy hot cocoa. Dress for the weather! Click here for flyer.   Details here  https://gbtrail.org

Who’s Who of Owls

Takiff Center 999 Green Bay Road, Glencoe, IL, United States

Join award-winning naturalist Mark Spreyer as he reveals the truth about owls and other raptors.  Featuring live owl guests. Co-sponsored with the Glencoe Park District Click here for flyer.

Green Bay Trail Spring Clean Up

Spring Clean – Up – Come help us get ready for Spring on The Green Bay Trail Where: Meet at the Woodlawn water fountain   What to bring: Wear work gloves and bring a leaf rake if possible

Spring Bird Walk – Glencoe

Shelton Park 385 Old Green Bay Road, Glencoe, IL, United States

Thousands of songbirds return to the Midwest in spring.  Join Tim Joyce, of Wild Birds Unlimited, for a bird walk to discover our local resident and migrating birds. Look for tanagers, thrushes, multiple warbler species and more. Dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes and bring binoculars.  This program is cosponsored by the Friends of […]