Fall bird migration has begun! Join Tim Joyce of Wild Birds Unlimited to identify migrating and regional birds on a walk along the Green Bay Trail north of Maple Hill. Following the walk, learn how to prepare your yard to support birds passing through and those that will overwinter locally. Dress for the weather and […]
6th Annual Winter Solstice Parade of Lights Decorate yourself, family, dogs, strollers or wagons with lights and things that glow. No candles or open flames, please! Meet at the Shelton Park playground for a surprise presentation then stroll the Green Bay trail to sing songs and celebrate the arrival of longer days. Festivities will end […]
In celebration of Earth Day, join us as we clean up Glencoe parks and the lakefront! On Saturday, April 23, we’ll meet at 10 AM at various sites for a community clean-up. This event is cosponsored by the Friends of the Green Bay Trail, Glencoe Park District, and the Glencoe Sustainability Task Force. Volunteers must […]
Celebrate Earth Day. Join us to clean up Glencoe parks and lakefront. We will meet at various locations. This is a rain or shine event, please dress for the weather. Bring your own boots, gloves and buckets to collect debris in. Refuse and recycling cans will be placed at each cleanup location to empty […]
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. Festivities will end at the Shelton Park fire pit to […]
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. This event is free, but everyone who volunteers must register and sign a waiver. Register at: https://glencoeparkdistrict.com/earth-day This is a rain or shine event, please dress […]
Celebrate the arrival of longer days. Light up the night with things that glow but no candles or open flames. Enjoy the Abbot's Bromley Horn Dance, an ancient musical procession performed at this time of year. Festivities will end with a bonfire and refreshments. Severe weather will cancel the event. Winter Solstice is co-sponsored the Friends […]
Meet at Glencoe Beach for a community clean-up in celebration of Earth Day. Community partners will offer interactive earth-friendly activities and educational opportunities. This is a rain or shine event. 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 […]
Kim Ainis, a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, will lead a relaxing three hour guided walk in nature. It is an opportunity to unplug in a peaceful setting with a series of invitations or prompts, designed to help participants deepen senses and connections to nature through this slow-paced sensory walk. This event is offered […]
CANCELLED:
Winter Solstice – Light Up the Green Bay TrailWinter Solstice Celebration is cancelled. Due to forecasted icy and windy conditions on Friday, December 19th The Friends of the Green Bay Trail and the Glencoe Park District have cancelled Friday’s Winter Solstice celebration. The event will not be rescheduled. Visit the Trail soon to enjoy is seasonal beauty and recreational opportunities. The Friends and […]
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.