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SUMMARY:Opening Trail Restoration Day
DESCRIPTION:Opening Trail Restoration Day 9 am -11 am \nJoin us as we celebrate spring by planting natives on the Green Bay Trail!\nThis winter\, Friends of the Green Bay Trail sowed 18 different native plant varieties at the Glencoe Park District’s greenhouse.\nWe plan to plant 1000 of the more than 4000 plugs that are the result of our winter germination project. \nMeet Trail Day stewards at the Mary St. entrance to the Green Bay Trail\, south of Glencoe’s Harbor Ave.\nIn the event of inclement weather alternative programming will be offered.\nDress for the weather. Closed toe shoes are required. Bring clippers\, work gloves and loppers if you have them. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. \nUpdated information is available on Facebook and Instagram. Contact us at info@gbtrail.net.
URL:https://www.gbtrail.org/calendar/opening-trail-restoration-day/
LOCATION:Green Bay Trail & Mary St.\, 278 Mary Street\, Winnetka\, IL\, 60093\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220236
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T163936Z
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SUMMARY:ALL ABOUT COMPOSTING
DESCRIPTION:Let’s talk dirt! To celebrate International Compost Awareness Week\, a panel of speakers with experience in composting will help you get started and address your questions\, comments\, and concerns. The panel will consist of residents and community and business leaders with experience in either composting on their own or hiring composting companies. Cosponsored by the Glencoe Library and with the Glencoe Sustainability Task Force.
URL:https://www.gbtrail.org/calendar/all-about-composting/
LOCATION:Glencoe Public Library\, 320 Park Ave\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T120000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Community Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Earth Day\, help clean up Glencoe Beach and Robert Everly Wildflower Sanctuary. Find Friends at Glencoe Beach where Earth Day information and crafts will be offered. \nThis event is free\, but everyone who volunteers must register and sign a waiver. Register at: https://glencoeparkdistrict.com/earth-day \nThis is a rain or shine event\, please dress for the weather. Bring your own boots\, gloves\, and buckets to collect debris. Refuse and recycling cans will be placed at each cleanup location to empty your finds when we are done. \nThis event is offered in partnership with the Glencoe Park District.
URL:https://www.gbtrail.org/calendar/earth-day-community-clean-up-2024/
LOCATION:Glencoe Beach\, 160 Hazel Ave\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220236
CREATED:20240312T163203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T163833Z
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SUMMARY:An EPIC YEAR for CICADAS (ZOOM)
DESCRIPTION:Approximately a trillion red-eyed flying cicadas will hatch in the U.S. this spring as two adjacent broods emerge from the ground. This double hit of cicadas has not happened since 1803 and Illinois will witness the action. Program is presented by cicada expert Dr. Gene Kritsky\, professor emeritus of biology at Mount  ST. Joseph University and the author of  A Tale of Two Broods: The Emergence of Broods XIII and XIX.  The program is cosponsored by the Friends of the Green Bay Trail\, the Glencoe Library\, and the Glencoe Sustainability Task Force. \nRegister for the Zoom meeting here.
URL:https://www.gbtrail.org/calendar/epic-year-for-cicadas/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231221T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231221T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220236
CREATED:20231117T185443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T185835Z
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SUMMARY:8th Annual Winter Solstice Parade of Lights
DESCRIPTION: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 festive musical presentation. Stroll the Green Bay trail to sing songs and celebrate the arrival of longer days. \nFestivities will end at the Shelton Park fire pit to enjoy hot chocolate and refreshments. Severe weather will cancel the parade. Event updates will be posted at gbtrail.org\, and FGBT’s Facebook page. Sponsored by the Friends of the Green Bay Trail and the Glencoe Park District.
URL:https://www.gbtrail.org/calendar/8th-annual-winter-solstice-parade-of-lights/
LOCATION:Shelton Park\, Shelton Park\, Glencoe\, IL\, 60022\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220236
CREATED:20231026T113410Z
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SUMMARY:Trail Seed Cleaning - NEW DATE/TIME/LOCATION
DESCRIPTION:Shake Rattle and Roll with the Friends\nDATE CHANGED FROM 11/11 to 11/18\nTIME CHANGED TO 9-11 AM\nAT THE TAKIFF CENTER \nJoin the Friends to sort\, clean and separate seeds gathered from the trail’s native plants. The sorting process includes shaking\, rattling and the occasional use of golf balls in containers to release seeds from dried seed heads. Cleaned seeds will be prepared for sowing on the trail later this fall to add to the trail’s blooms and support pollinators. \nRSVP to tell us you are coming: fgbtprogram@att.net.
URL:https://www.gbtrail.org/calendar/trail-seed-cleaning-6/
LOCATION:Takiff Center\, 999 Green Bay Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220236
CREATED:20231011T134318Z
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SUMMARY:Put the Trail to Bed
DESCRIPTION:Meet Trail Day stewards at the Mary St\, entrance to the Green Bay Trail\, south of  Glencoe’s Harbor Ave. The day’s agenda will be discussed at that time. Work will vary by season and may include installing fencing around new shrubs\, planting native plants\, removing invasive plants\, collecting native plant seeds and seasonal trail maintenance. \nIn the event of inclement weather alternative programming will be offered. \nDress for the weather. Closed toe shoes are required. Bring clippers\, work gloves and loppers if you have them. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. \nUpdated information is available on Facebook\, Instagram and FGBT’s website. Contact us at info@gbtrail.net.
URL:https://www.gbtrail.org/calendar/put-the-trail-to-bed-day/
LOCATION:Green Bay Trail & Mary St.\, 278 Mary Street\, Winnetka\, IL\, 60093\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220236
CREATED:20231026T112905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T112920Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Trail Restoration Day
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled due to rainy weather forecast
URL:https://www.gbtrail.org/calendar/trail-restoration-day-3-3/
LOCATION:Green Bay Trail & Mary St.\, 278 Mary Street\, Winnetka\, IL\, 60093\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T110000
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SUMMARY:Trail Seed Cleaning
DESCRIPTION:Shake Rattle and Roll with the Friends\nSaturday\, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM\nTakiff Center \nJoin the Friends to sort\, clean and separate seeds gathered from the trail’s native plants. The sorting process includes shaking\, rattling and the occasional use of golf balls in containers to release seeds from dried seed heads. Cleaned seeds will be prepared for sowing on the trail later this fall to add to the trail’s blooms and support pollinators. \nRSVP to tell us you are coming: fgbtprogram@att.net. We will send the location and event updates. We look forward to seeing you.
URL:https://www.gbtrail.org/calendar/trail-seed-cleaning-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220236
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SUMMARY:Trail Restoration Day
DESCRIPTION:Meet Trail Day stewards at the Mary St\, entrance to the Green Bay Trail\, south of  Glencoe’s Harbor Ave. The day’s agenda will be discussed at that time. Work will vary by season and may include installing fencing around new shrubs\, planting native plants\, removing invasive plants\, collecting native plant seeds and seasonal trail maintenance. \nIn the event of inclement weather alternative programming will be offered. \nDress for the weather. Closed toe shoes are required. Bring clippers\, work gloves and loppers if you have them. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. \nUpdated information is available on Facebook\, Instagram and FGBT’s website. Contact us at info@gbtrail.net.
URL:https://www.gbtrail.org/calendar/trail-restoration-day-3/2023-10-21/
LOCATION:Green Bay Trail & Mary St.\, 278 Mary Street\, Winnetka\, IL\, 60093\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231017T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T121704Z
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SUMMARY:All About Invasive Buckthorn - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Buckthorn is a highly invasive shrub that forms dense thickets and crowds out native plants . Learn how to identify buckthorn\, find out why it threatens wildlife habitat and native species\, and learn how to control it in your own landscape. Alternative  replacement shrubs will be discussed. Presented by Matt Evans\, Managing Ecologist of Woodlands at the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Negaunee Institute for Plant Conservation Science and Action. \nThis program is presented by the Friends of The Green Bay Trail\, Glencoe Public Library and the Glencoe Sustainability Task Force.  \nRegistration is required. \nLink: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JEup_HjYQZ2tBw0bwDOr_A#/registration
URL:https://www.gbtrail.org/calendar/all-about-invasive-buckthorn-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231014T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220236
CREATED:20231013T164524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T175153Z
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SUMMARY:Trail Restoration Day / Seed Cleaning
DESCRIPTION:Shake Rattle and Roll with the Friends\nSaturday\, 9:00 to 11:00 AM\nLocation: Takiff Center for the October 14th event. \nDue to inclement weather forecasted for Oct. 14\, Trail Restoration Day has merged with Seed Cleaning Day.  We will meet at the Takiff Center from 9-11 am.  Join the Friends to sort\, clean and separate seeds gathered from the trail’s native plants. The sorting process includes shaking\, rattling and the occasional use of golf balls in containers to release seeds from dried seed heads. Cleaned seeds will be prepared for sowing on the trail later this fall to add to the trail’s blooms and support pollinators. \nWe look forward to seeing you at the Takiff Center on Saturday!
URL:https://www.gbtrail.org/calendar/trail-seed-cleaning-2-2/
LOCATION:Takiff Center\, 999 Green Bay Rd\, Glencoe\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230930T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220236
CREATED:20230320T235152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T173148Z
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SUMMARY:Trail Restoration Day
DESCRIPTION:Meet Trail Day stewards at the Mary St\, entrance to the Green Bay Trail\, south of  Glencoe’s Harbor Ave. The day’s agenda will be discussed at that time. Work will vary by season and may include installing fencing around new shrubs\, planting native plants\, removing invasive plants\, collecting native plant seeds and seasonal trail maintenance. \nIn the event of inclement weather alternative programming will be offered. \nDress for the weather. Closed toe shoes are required. Bring clippers\, work gloves and loppers if you have them. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. \nUpdated information is available on Facebook\, Instagram and FGBT’s website. Contact us at info@gbtrail.net.
URL:https://www.gbtrail.org/calendar/trail-restoration-day-3/2023-09-30/
LOCATION:Green Bay Trail & Mary St.\, 278 Mary Street\, Winnetka\, IL\, 60093\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230923T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220236
CREATED:20230320T234944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T172244Z
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SUMMARY:Trail Restoration Day
DESCRIPTION:Meet Trail Day stewards at the Mary St\, entrance to the Green Bay Trail\, south of  Glencoe’s Harbor Ave. The day’s agenda will be discussed at that time. Work will vary by season and may include installing fencing around new shrubs\, planting native plants\, removing invasive plants\, collecting native plant seeds and seasonal trail maintenance. \nIn the event of inclement weather alternative programming will be offered. \nDress for the weather. Closed toe shoes are required. Bring clippers\, work gloves and loppers if you have them. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. \nUpdated information is available on Facebook\, Instagram and FGBT’s website. Contact us at info@gbtrail.net.
URL:https://www.gbtrail.org/calendar/trail-restoration-day-2/2023-09-23/
LOCATION:Green Bay Trail & Mary St.\, 278 Mary Street\, Winnetka\, IL\, 60093\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T110000
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SUMMARY:[CANCELLED] Trail Restoration Day - Scott Ave.
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled.\nChainsaw?  If you are looking for an opportunity to use your electric chainsaw\, join us to clean up the Trail slope through Winnetka. If you don’t have a chainsaw we will still need help dragging cut debris to the side of the Trail to be chipped and hauled away. \nMeet Trail Restoration stewards at the Hubbard Woods train station. We will work on the Trail at Scott Avenue. The day’s work agenda will be discussed at that time. \nDress for the weather. Long pants and sleeves\, and closed toe shoes are required. We will provide hard hats if needed. Bring heavy duty work gloves\, clippers and loppers if you have them. \nAdults only please. \nTell us you are coming. Email us at fgbtprogram@att.net
URL:https://www.gbtrail.org/calendar/trail-restoration-day-scott-ave-3/
LOCATION:Hubbard Woods Train Station\, 1065 Gage St\, Winnetka\, IL\, 60093\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220236
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T135909Z
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SUMMARY:Collecting and Saving Seeds from the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Collecting your own flower seeds is a great way to preserve native flowers (and favorite old varieties of annuals) and to produce free flowers for your garden. Learn about identifying seeds at peak ripeness and how to dry and store them for years to come. Presented by Dolly Foster\, a horticulturist who for 23 years has educated gardeners on good gardening practices for pollinators. Presented in partnership with the Friends of the Green Bay Trail. This is a virtual program. \nREGISTER HERE for this Zoom program.
URL:https://www.gbtrail.org/calendar/collecting-and-saving-seeds-from-the-garden/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220236
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T172244Z
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SUMMARY:Trail Restoration Day
DESCRIPTION:Meet Trail Day stewards at the Mary St\, entrance to the Green Bay Trail\, south of  Glencoe’s Harbor Ave. The day’s agenda will be discussed at that time. Work will vary by season and may include installing fencing around new shrubs\, planting native plants\, removing invasive plants\, collecting native plant seeds and seasonal trail maintenance. \nIn the event of inclement weather alternative programming will be offered. \nDress for the weather. Closed toe shoes are required. Bring clippers\, work gloves and loppers if you have them. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. \nUpdated information is available on Facebook\, Instagram and FGBT’s website. Contact us at info@gbtrail.net.
URL:https://www.gbtrail.org/calendar/trail-restoration-day-2/2023-09-09/
LOCATION:Green Bay Trail & Mary St.\, 278 Mary Street\, Winnetka\, IL\, 60093\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230826T110000
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SUMMARY:Trail Restoration Day
DESCRIPTION:Meet Trail Day stewards at the Mary St\, entrance to the Green Bay Trail\, south of  Glencoe’s Harbor Ave. The day’s agenda will be discussed at that time. Work will vary by season and may include installing fencing around new shrubs\, planting native plants\, removing invasive plants\, collecting native plant seeds and seasonal trail maintenance. \nIn the event of inclement weather alternative programming will be offered. \nDress for the weather. Closed toe shoes are required. Bring clippers\, work gloves and loppers if you have them. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. \nUpdated information is available on Facebook\, Instagram and FGBT’s website. Contact us at info@gbtrail.net.
URL:https://www.gbtrail.org/calendar/trail-restoration-day-2/2023-08-26/
LOCATION:Green Bay Trail & Mary St.\, 278 Mary Street\, Winnetka\, IL\, 60093\, United States
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230819T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220236
CREATED:20230712T173926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T175921Z
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SUMMARY:[CANCELLED] Trail Restoration Day - Scott Ave.
DESCRIPTION:This event has been CANCELLED!!
URL:https://www.gbtrail.org/calendar/trail-restoration-day-scott-ave-2/
LOCATION:Hubbard Woods Train Station\, 1065 Gage St\, Winnetka\, IL\, 60093\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T110000
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SUMMARY:Trail Restoration Day
DESCRIPTION:Meet Trail Day stewards at the Mary St\, entrance to the Green Bay Trail\, south of  Glencoe’s Harbor Ave. The day’s agenda will be discussed at that time. Work will vary by season and may include installing fencing around new shrubs\, planting native plants\, removing invasive plants\, collecting native plant seeds and seasonal trail maintenance. \nIn the event of inclement weather alternative programming will be offered. \nDress for the weather. Closed toe shoes are required. Bring clippers\, work gloves and loppers if you have them. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. \nUpdated information is available on Facebook\, Instagram and FGBT’s website. Contact us at info@gbtrail.net.
URL:https://www.gbtrail.org/calendar/trail-restoration-day-2-2/
LOCATION:Green Bay Trail & Mary St.\, 278 Mary Street\, Winnetka\, IL\, 60093\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230729T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230729T120000
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SUMMARY:Green Bay Trail Day
DESCRIPTION:Click here for larger version of map.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The 4th Green Bay Trail Day\nSaturday\, July 29\, from 8am – Noon\nHubbard Woods to Shelton Park\nJoin the Festivities\nFREE food\, music\, activities and exhibits for all ages.\n\nEnjoy  a breakfast bite and beverages offered by  Charles Schwab.\nFamilies and kids: Test your skills on the Glencoe Park District’s rope course challenge. Enjoy crafts and story time with  the Glencoe Library. Get a bug box from the Friends of the Green Bay Trail and many more giveaways for all.\nLook for the juggler and balloon artist along the trail.\nAdopt a Pet: from Orphans of the Storm. Take home pet treats for your dog from Noah’s Ark.\nMusic:  Tap your toes or sing along to live music on the trail.\nFitness buffs – Stop by Illinois Bone and Joint to check on recurring pain and learn how to prevent and treat sports injuries.\nGardeners and Nature lovers : Learn best tree care practices with Bartlett Trees. Visit the Friends resource table. Learn how to become a Homegrown National Park at home.\nBring a camera to capture the blooms\, butterflies and activity. Share your photos with the Friends to have them included in future FGBT articles and postings.\nButterflies and bird enthusiasts: Visit the butterfly hatchery\, chat with Audubon representatives for birding tips and programs.\nHistory Buffs– Discover the Trail and North Shore’s history with the Glencoe and Winnetka Historical Societies.\nEnvironmentalists: Learn how to make a difference with easy sustainable practices for home and garden.\nAttend Plein Air painting sessions: Located at Shelton Park (#4 GYS) and on the trail near Mary St.(#15) Learn how to capture the beauty of the outdoors. All ages welcome. \nVolunteer on the Green Bay Trail\, now  a Homegrown National Park.\n\nAND MORE!!\nGreen Bay Trail Day will showcase the Trail’s restoration\, extensive recreational opportunities\, its butterfly hatchery and trail history with activities located along the Trail between Shelton Park and Hubbard Woods.
URL:https://www.gbtrail.org/calendar/green-bay-trail-day-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230722T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220236
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SUMMARY:Trail Restoration Day
DESCRIPTION:Meet Trail Day stewards at the Mary St\, entrance to the Green Bay Trail\, south of  Glencoe’s Harbor Ave. The day’s agenda will be discussed at that time. Work will vary by season and may include installing fencing around new shrubs\, planting native plants\, removing invasive plants\, collecting native plant seeds and seasonal trail maintenance. \nIn the event of inclement weather alternative programming will be offered. \nDress for the weather. Closed toe shoes are required. Bring clippers\, work gloves and loppers if you have them. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. \nUpdated information is available on Facebook\, Instagram and FGBT’s website. Contact us at info@gbtrail.net.
URL:https://www.gbtrail.org/calendar/trail-restoration-day-5/
LOCATION:Green Bay Trail & Mary St.\, 278 Mary Street\, Winnetka\, IL\, 60093\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220236
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SUMMARY:Trail Restoration Day
DESCRIPTION:Meet Trail Day stewards at the Mary St\, entrance to the Green Bay Trail\, south of  Glencoe’s Harbor Ave. The day’s agenda will be discussed at that time. Work will vary by season and may include installing fencing around new shrubs\, planting native plants\, removing invasive plants\, collecting native plant seeds and seasonal trail maintenance. \nIn the event of inclement weather alternative programming will be offered. \nDress for the weather. Closed toe shoes are required. Bring clippers\, work gloves and loppers if you have them. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. \nUpdated information is available on Facebook\, Instagram and FGBT’s website. Contact us at info@gbtrail.net.
URL:https://www.gbtrail.org/calendar/trail-restoration-day-4/
LOCATION:Green Bay Trail & Mary St.\, 278 Mary Street\, Winnetka\, IL\, 60093\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220236
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SUMMARY:Trail Restoration Day
DESCRIPTION:Meet Trail Day stewards at the Mary St\, entrance to the Green Bay Trail\, south of  Glencoe’s Harbor Ave. The day’s agenda will be discussed at that time. Work will vary by season and may include installing fencing around new shrubs\, planting native plants\, removing invasive plants\, collecting native plant seeds and seasonal trail maintenance. \nIn the event of inclement weather alternative programming will be offered. \nDress for the weather. Closed toe shoes are required. Bring clippers\, work gloves and loppers if you have them. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. \nUpdated information is available on Facebook\, Instagram and FGBT’s website. Contact us at info@gbtrail.net.
URL:https://www.gbtrail.org/calendar/trail-restoration-day/2023-07-08/
LOCATION:Green Bay Trail & Mary St.\, 278 Mary Street\, Winnetka\, IL\, 60093\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220236
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SUMMARY:Trail Restoration Day
DESCRIPTION:Meet Trail Day stewards at the Mary St\, entrance to the Green Bay Trail\, south of  Glencoe’s Harbor Ave. The day’s agenda will be discussed at that time. Work will vary by season and may include installing fencing around new shrubs\, planting native plants\, removing invasive plants\, collecting native plant seeds and seasonal trail maintenance. \nIn the event of inclement weather alternative programming will be offered. \nDress for the weather. Closed toe shoes are required. Bring clippers\, work gloves and loppers if you have them. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. \nUpdated information is available on Facebook\, Instagram and FGBT’s website. Contact us at info@gbtrail.net.
URL:https://www.gbtrail.org/calendar/trail-restoration-day/2023-06-24/
LOCATION:Green Bay Trail & Mary St.\, 278 Mary Street\, Winnetka\, IL\, 60093\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220236
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SUMMARY:Trail Restoration Day - Scott Ave.
DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw?  If you are looking for an opportunity to use your electric chainsaw\, join us to clean up the Trail slope through Winnetka. If you don’t have a chainsaw we will still need help dragging cut debris to the side of the Trail to be chipped and hauled away. \nMeet Trail Restoration stewards at the Hubbard Woods train station. We will work on the Trail at Scott Avenue. The day’s work agenda will be discussed at that time. \nDress for the weather. Long pants and sleeves\, and closed toe shoes are required. We will provide hard hats if needed. Bring heavy duty work gloves\, clippers and loppers if you have them. \nAdults only please. \nTell us you are coming. Email us at fgbtprogram@att.net
URL:https://www.gbtrail.org/calendar/trail-restoration-day-scott-ave/2023-06-17/
LOCATION:Hubbard Woods Train Station\, 1065 Gage St\, Winnetka\, IL\, 60093\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220236
CREATED:20230320T234615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T174745Z
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SUMMARY:Trail Restoration Day
DESCRIPTION:Meet Trail Day stewards at the Mary St\, entrance to the Green Bay Trail\, south of  Glencoe’s Harbor Ave. The day’s agenda will be discussed at that time. Work will vary by season and may include installing fencing around new shrubs\, planting native plants\, removing invasive plants\, collecting native plant seeds and seasonal trail maintenance. \nIn the event of inclement weather alternative programming will be offered. \nDress for the weather. Closed toe shoes are required. Bring clippers\, work gloves and loppers if you have them. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. \nUpdated information is available on Facebook\, Instagram and FGBT’s website. Contact us at info@gbtrail.net.
URL:https://www.gbtrail.org/calendar/trail-restoration-day/2023-06-10/
LOCATION:Green Bay Trail & Mary St.\, 278 Mary Street\, Winnetka\, IL\, 60093\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230607T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230607T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220236
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SUMMARY:Doug Tallamy:  Homegrown National Park
DESCRIPTION:Doug Tallamy returns to share his Homegrown National Park Initiative. Tallamy\, author of Bringing Nature Home\,  call for action is to use public and private spaces to support and expand biodiversity. 83% of US. land is privately owned. He challenges property owners to select ecologically effective plants\, shrink lawn size and remove invasives in order to restore the needed diversity to offset the rapidly rising impacts of climate change and to create a Homegrown National Park. \nRegistration is required. \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Green Bay Trail and the Glencoe Public Library.
URL:https://www.gbtrail.org/calendar/doug-tallamy-homegrown-national-park/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220236
CREATED:20230319T222946Z
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SUMMARY:Restoring the Nachusa Grasslands
DESCRIPTION:The Nachusa Grasslands is a 3\,800-acre restored tallgrass prairie near Franklin Grove\, about a two-hour drive west of Glencoe. Managed by The Nature Conservancy and volunteers\, it is Illinois’s largest and most biologically diverse grasslands restoration project. Naturalist and longtime Nachusa volunteer\, Susan Kleiman will describe the restoration process and the introduction of the large bison herd that now roams the site. \nRegistration is required \nThis program is presented in partnership with the Glencoe Public Library.
URL:https://www.gbtrail.org/calendar/restoring-the-nachusa-grasslands/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230520T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T173902Z
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SUMMARY:Trail Restoration Day - Scott Ave.
DESCRIPTION:Chainsaw?  If you are looking for an opportunity to use your electric chainsaw\, join us to clean up the Trail slope through Winnetka. If you don’t have a chainsaw we will still need help dragging cut debris to the side of the Trail to be chipped and hauled away. \nMeet Trail Restoration stewards at the Hubbard Woods train station. We will work on the Trail at Scott Avenue. The day’s work agenda will be discussed at that time. \nDress for the weather. Long pants and sleeves\, and closed toe shoes are required. We will provide hard hats if needed. Bring heavy duty work gloves\, clippers and loppers if you have them. \nAdults only please. \nTell us you are coming. Email us at fgbtprogram@att.net
URL:https://www.gbtrail.org/calendar/trail-restoration-day-scott-ave/2023-05-20/
LOCATION:Hubbard Woods Train Station\, 1065 Gage St\, Winnetka\, IL\, 60093\, United States
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