The Social Life of Trees

Virtual

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, […]

Lend a Hand on the Green Bay Trail

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

Meet at the Mary Street entrance to the trail at 9 AM, work until 11AM. We will share the work plan there. No training needed. Dress for the weather and trail conditions. Wear closed toe shoes. Bring work gloves and pruners if you have some. We will not cancel the day for sprinkles, but will […]

Lend a Hand on the Green Bay Trail

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

Meet at the Mary Street entrance to the trail at 9 AM, work until 11AM. We will share the work plan there. No training needed. Dress for the weather and trail conditions. Wear closed toe shoes. Bring work gloves and pruners if you have some. We will not cancel the day for sprinkles, but will […]

Lend a Hand on the Green Bay Trail

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

Meet at the Mary Street entrance to the trail at 9 AM, work until 11AM. We will share the work plan there. No training needed. Dress for the weather and trail conditions. Wear closed toe shoes. Bring work gloves and pruners if you have some. We will not cancel the day for sprinkles, but will […]

The Wondrous World of Fireflies

Virtual

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 Wondrous […]

Green Bay Trail Day

FREE food, music, activities and exhibits for all ages. Grab a breakfast bite and beverage at the Charles Schwab’s station Families and kids: Test your skills on the Glencoe Park District’s rope course. Enjoy crafts and story time with  the Glencoe Library. Get a bug box from the Friends of the Green Bay Trail. Look […]

Lend a Hand on the Green Bay Trail

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

Meet at the Mary Street entrance to the trail at 9 AM, work until 11AM. We will share the work plan there. No training needed. Dress for the weather and trail conditions. Wear closed toe shoes. Bring work gloves and pruners if you have some. We will not cancel the day for sprinkles, but will […]

Lend a Hand on the Green Bay Trail

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

Meet at the Mary Street entrance to the trail at 9 AM, work until 11AM. We will share the work plan there. No training needed. Dress for the weather and trail conditions. Wear closed toe shoes. Bring work gloves and pruners if you have some. We will not cancel the day for sprinkles, but will […]

Lend a Hand on the Green Bay Trail

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

Meet at the Mary Street entrance to the trail at 9 AM, work until 11AM. We will share the work plan there. No training needed. Dress for the weather and trail conditions. Wear closed toe shoes. Bring work gloves and pruners if you have some. We will not cancel the day for sprinkles, but will […]

Monarchs in a Changing World

Virtual

Monarch populations have fallen drastically. In July 2022 they were classified as an endangered species by the International Union of Conservation of Nature,. Karen Oberhauser, conservation biologist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will address their migration, overwintering biology, and the critical need for their global conservation. This virtual program is presented in partnership with the […]

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