EVENTS
Connect with Local Green Groups
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There are many groups around Glenview doing great things for the environment and sustainability. We can't list all of their activities below, but here's a list of many groups you might want to check out!
Upcoming Events​​​​
Electronics Recycling at the SWANCC Glenview Transfer Station
WHEN: Every Saturday @ 9:00 to 11:30 AM
WHERE: 3 Providence Way, Des Plaines
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The transfer station is located on Des Plaines River Rd., a quarter-mile north of Central Rd. Glenview is a member of the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC). If you have questions about accepted materials, call (847) 724-9205.
Accepted Materials:
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Cable Receivers
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Cell Phones
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Computer monitors
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Computers (Desktops, Notebooks, Tablets)
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Converter Boxes
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Fax Machines
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Keyboards
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Mice
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MP3 Players
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Portable Digital Assistants (PDAs)
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Printers (Multi-function Printers)
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Satellite Receivers
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Scanners
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Televisions (All Types)
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Video Game Consoles
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Video Recorders/Players
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Zip Drives
Innovations for a Healthy Energy-Efficient Home
WHEN: Monday, November 18 @ 7:00 to 8:30 PM
WHERE: Glenview Public Library
​Greener Glenview and the Glenview Public Library are partnering to present Innovations for a Healthy, Energy-Efficient Home.
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The presentation is a practical follow-up to Glenview’s first Clean Energy Fair and EV Show held in April and co-sponsored by Greener Glenview and the Glenview Park District. The Fair featured information and products for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in homes and transportation. This presentation takes the next step and shows how to go electric, the steps to take, and how to save.
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The panelists include Zoe Huspen, Citizens Utility Board Carbon-Free Buildings coordinator; Kim Moldofsky, Rewiring America certified speaker; Joe Konopacki, building consultant and founder of Insight Property Services on the home energy audit; and AIA award-winning Tom Bassett-Dilley of TBDarchitects, on sustainable design for remodeling or building.
Restoration Work Days
Glenview Park District: Restoration Work Days
Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie
WHEN: Saturday, October 19
WHERE: Compass and Lehigh Roads, Glenview. Meet at the Interpretive Center
Glenview ENRC Fall Workday
Techny Basin Clean Up
WHEN: Sunday, October 20 @ 9:00 am to Noon
WHERE: Gather at Kohl's parking lot (2201 Willow Rd.)
Cleanup efforts include trash pick-up, brush cutting, and weed removal. Village officials will provide work gloves, trash bags and snacks. Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather.
North Branch Restoration Workdays
All workdays are 9:00 AM to Noon
To register for any of these workdays
Watersmeet Woods
WHEN: Saturday, October 19 and November 2
WHERE: This site is located in the village of Northfield near the Glenview border. On Winnetka Road, east of Wagner Rd. Park on Avon Ave, a side street to the north of Winnetka Road. Meet near the Forest Preserve sign, across the road from Avon
Harms Woods (Glenview Woods)
WHEN: Saturday, October 26
WHERE: Meet at the forest preserve Glenview Woods parking lot on the west side of Harms Road, just south of Glenview Road.
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