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​​​​
Go Green Wilmette 2024 EV Car Show
WHEN: Saturday, September 28 @ 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
WHERE: St. John's Lutheran Church, 1235 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette
Come learn about many different electric vehicle (EV) models available from your friends and neighbors at our local EV exhibit in the parking lot of St. John’s Church at 1235 Wilmette Avenue in Wilmette. Check out the Rivian truck and SUV, and a variety of EVs from Tesla, Hyundai, Chevrolet, Volkswagen and Nissan, and more. Learn more about local and road-trip charging options.
For more details or to register your car in the show, click HERE
Boo-Tique Costume Exchange
WHEN: Saturday, October 5 @ 10:00 AM to Noon
WHERE: Mini Gym at Glenview Park Center
Join us for the Halloween Costume Swap! Get ready for a festive time at our Boo-tique Costume Exchange. Drop off your gently-used costumes on Thursday, October 3, from 9AM to 12PM, or Friday, from 12PM to 3PM at the drop-off table in the Glenview Park Center lobby. Sponsored by The Glenview Park District
Download the flyer
Innovations for a Healthy Energy-Efficient Home
WHEN: Monday, November 18 @ 7:00 to 8:30 PM
WHERE: Glenview Public Library
Plan now for a healthier, gas-free home before your old equipment fails. Join an expert panel on energy audits and learn about new clean energy alternatives like heat pumps, as well as current incentives and rebates available. Co-sponsored by Greener Glenview and the Glenview Public Library
Register
Restoration Work Days
Glenview Park District: Restoration Work Days
WHEN: Sunday, September 15 @ 9:00 to 11:00 AM
WHERE: The Grove
For ages 8+, volunteers under age 15 must participate with an adult.
Collect seeds or remove non-native, invasive plants to make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees. Bring work gloves if you have them and meet at the Interpretive Center. RSVPs are appreciated so we can so we can plan appropriate Work Day activities. Work parties may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
Learn more
North Branch Restoration Workdays
All workdays are 9:00 AM to Noon
To register for any of these workdays
Watersmeet Woods
WHEN: Saturday, September 7 and September 21
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: Sunday, September 22
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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