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July 2019
Paint the Trail Mural
Join us to paint the panels of the new Trail Mural. View the completed mural at Glencoe Trail Day on August 3rd. New text added at 1:08 pm
Find out more »August 2019
Green Bay Trail Day
Celebrate the Trail’s transformation! Green Bay Trail Day is organized by the Friends of the Green Bay Trail and sponsored by Charles Schwab as part of the Glencoe and Winnetka Sesquicentennial celebrations. Activities for cyclists, walkers, runners, photographers, dog walkers, and gardeners will line the trail between Glencoe’s Scott and South Avenues. View the trail’s restored sites, its natural beauty and enjoy its recreational opportunities. Bring family and friends for FREE food, music and more: Enjoy breakfast bites and fruit…
Find out more »Workday
We'll be weeding both the Woodlawn and Wentworth areas of the Trail. Please meet at the water fountain at the end of Woodlawn. Wear long sleeves, long pants, and closed toe shoes, and bring work gloves if you have them. Becky Maganuco, leader.
Find out more »September 2019
Lend a Hand (at Harbor St.)
Join the Friends of the Green Bay Trail to enjoy the trail’s blooms and butterflies and remove invasive plants and weeds. Bring gloves, clippers and shears. Long pants and closed toe shoes are recommended. Rain or severe weather will cancel the event. Contact Ann Reilly, team leader, for information (c: 224-255-9370).
Find out more »Lend a Hand (at Mary St.)
Join the Friends of the Green Bay Trail to enjoy the trail’s blooms and butterflies and remove invasive plants and weeds (cut Goldenrod). Bring gloves, clippers and shears. Long pants and closed toe shoes are recommended. Rain or severe weather will cancel the event. Oct. 12 leaders are Cam Avery and Lynn Donaldson. Oct 19 leader is Jo Ann Kimzey. Contact Meridith Clement for more information (c: 847-274-1789).
Find out more »October 2019
9th Annual Buckthorn Barbeque: “Tracks on the Trail”
Join us at our 9th annual Buckthorn Barbecue. Geoffrey Baer, WTTW and PBS host and film maker, will be the keynote speaker and will share his in-depth review of the Green Bay Trail’s rich history. LEARN MORE
Find out more »Lend a Hand (at Mary St.)
Join the Friends of the Green Bay Trail to enjoy the trail’s blooms and butterflies and remove invasive plants and weeds (cut Goldenrod). Bring gloves, clippers and shears. Long pants and closed toe shoes are recommended. Rain or severe weather will cancel the event. Oct. 12 leaders are Cam Avery and Lynn Donaldson. Oct 19 leader is Jo Ann Kimzey. Contact Meridith Clement for more information (c: 847-274-1789).
Find out more »Tuck the Trail In for Winter!
It's time to get the trail ready for winter. We will be raking up an area that a has been mowed. We recommend you wear work gloves, long pants and closed toe shoes. Bring a rake if you have one! Meet at Harbor Street and the trail this Saturday, October 18th
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December 2019
Winter Solstice
FREE! Celebrate the shortest day of the year with a parade of lights on the Green Bay Trail. Decorate yourself, dogs, strollers or wagons with lights and things that glow. Parade will begin at the Shelton Park playground. Stay for hot chocolate and refreshments at the fire pit. Severe weather will cancel the parade. The Winter Solstice is a joint program sponsored by the Friends of the Green Bay Trail and the Glencoe Park District. See flyer. Also, get ready…
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