Removal of new buckthorn sprouts. Removal of weeds, non-native plants. Thinning sections which are crowded by single species. Deadheading to balance species. Removing garbage and fallen branches near or on the trail.
Join area expert birder, Tim Joyce, for a bird walk along the Glencoe Golf Club’s forested borders. Dress for the weather and ground conditions. Bring binoculars and a small notepad. The walk will not be cancelled for light rain. A cancellation notice will be sent if storms are forecasted. Participation is limited. Advance registration is […]
We’ve had to modify our plans for this Saturday, May 16. We will meet at the Maple & Ash Street access on the Trail. Parking will be along Ash Street. Unchanged is our plan to work on restoring a site along the Winnetka Section. We will be preparing the site by removing the dense stands […]
Removal of new buckthorn sprouts. Removal of weeds, non-native plants. Thinning sections which are crowded by single species. Deadheading to balance species. Removing garbage and fallen branches near or on the trail.
Grubbing out small buckthorn, honeysuckle, and winter creeper. Removing Asiatic lilies. Scattering new seeds for grasses and forbs. Planting plugs of young plants. Pulling weeds.
Plugs of young plants are set in pre-drilled holes in the areas prepared around the cottage on the sides and in the front. No-mow grass seed is scattered in the back. Small bushes and trees are planted in a few areas. Weeds are removed. In the rear, buckthorn and honeysuckle are removed.
Removal of new buckthorn sprouts. Removal of weeds, non-native plants. Thinning sections which are crowded by single species.Deadheading to balance species. Removing garbage and fallen branches near or on the trail.
Cleaning along the trail. Trimming bushes and trees with low branches over the trail. Cutting in each station area and around benches. Setting station markers for each station. Setting up signage.
7th Annual Green Bay Trail DaySaturday, July 25 from 9 am - 1 pmJoin the Festivities The Friends’ seventh annual Green Bay Trail Day is a FREE community celebration marking the Green Bay Trail’s 15-year restoration. Once a former commuter rail corridor, the Trail has become a year-round recreational destination connecting communities and inviting visitors […]
Removal of new buckthorn sprouts. Removal of weeds, non-native plants. Thinning sections which are crowded by single species.Deadheading to balance species. Removing garbage and fallen branches near or on the trail.
The Friends of The Green Bay Trail is a volunteer-managed 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
We restore nature’s beauty to The Green Bay Trail.