• Biomimicry – Looking to Nature to Solve Today’s Problems

    Glencoe Public Library 320 Park Ave, Glencoe, IL, United States

    What does a bur have in common with NASA? A Kingfisher with a high-speed train? Have you owned Velcro shoes? Thank biomimicry! Many examples of when science and technology looked to nature to solve complex problem and applies nature’s solutions to innovations will be discussed. Program is recommended for adults and students 6th grade and […]

  • Urban Ecology of Coyotes POSTPONED! DATE TBD

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

    Chicagoland’s coyotes are the most studied population of North American coyotes. Nagin Almassi, Naturalist with the Forest Preserves of Cook County,  will make sense of recent. Nagin will share highlights of the research of wildlife biologists working in the Forest Preserves through the Urban Coyote Research Project. Almassi will discuss urban coyote behavior and ecology, […]

  • The Tallgrass Prairie: Grocery Store, Apothecary and Love Shop POSTPONED! DATE TBD

    Glencoe Public Library 320 Park Ave, Glencoe, IL, United States

    Throughout Illinois’ history, people have thought of the tallgrass prairie, Illinois’s original landscape, as their grocery store, pharmacy, art supply shop and even a place to find love potions! Discover the stories behind these rugged native plants. Learn about their beauty and utility in the garden today. This program is co-sponsored with the Glencoe Public […]

  • Opening Day on the Green Bay Trail POSTPONED! DATE TBD

    Green Bay Trail at Harbor St. Green Bay Trail and Harbor Street, Glencoe, IL, United States

    Enjoy the arrival of spring. Lend a hand to remove winter’s debris. Enjoy the company of friends and refreshments.

  • Lend a Hand on the Green Bay Trail CANCELLED

    Green Bay Trail & Mary St. 278 Mary Street, Winnetka, IL, United States

    Come out and lend a hand to beautify your Green Bay Trail. We recommend wearing long pants and closed toe shoes. Check back for more details as the date approaches.

  • Lend a Hand on the Green Bay Trail

    Green Bay Trail & Mary St. 278 Mary Street, Winnetka, IL, United States

    Come out and lend a hand to beautify your Green Bay Trail. We recommend wearing long pants and closed toe shoes. Check back for more details as the date approaches.

  • Lend a Hand on the Green Bay Trail

    Green Bay Trail at Harbor St. Green Bay Trail and Harbor Street, Glencoe, IL, United States

    Come out and lend a hand to beautify your Green Bay Trail. We recommend wearing long pants and closed toe shoes. Meet at Harbor St.

  • Lend a Hand on the Green Bay Trail

    Green Bay Trail at Harbor St. Green Bay Trail and Harbor Street, Glencoe, IL, United States

    Come out and lend a hand to beautify your Green Bay Trail. We recommend wearing long pants and closed toe shoes. Meet at Harbor St.

  • Lend a Hand on the Green Bay Trail

    Green Bay Trail at Harbor St. Green Bay Trail and Harbor Street, Glencoe, IL, United States

    Come out and lend a hand to beautify your Green Bay Trail. We recommend wearing long pants and closed toe shoes. Meet at Harbor St.

  • Lend a Hand on the Green Bay Trail

    Green Bay Trail at Harbor St. Green Bay Trail and Harbor Street, Glencoe, IL, United States

    Come out and lend a hand to beautify your Green Bay Trail. We recommend wearing long pants and closed toe shoes. Meet at Harbor St.