Upcoming Events​​​​

Code Campaigns: Creating a Health, Resilience, and Efficiency Baseline in Illinois

WHEN: May 8 @ Noon to 1:00 PM
WHERE: Virtual
SPONSORS: Illinois Green Alliance. Join Illinois Green Alliance, RMI, and AIA Chicago

Learn how strong codes make homes and buildings more resilient, comfortable, affordable to operate, and climate-aligned. In Illinois, over 46% of carbon emissions come from buildings. Industry professionals currently have the opportunity to take practical action to “raise the floor” for building efficiency across the state.  You will learn about building energy codes and their role in decarbonization and efficiency, how other states have approached building codes, and discuss how you can take action to push for strong, resilient codes.
Note: Greener Glenview is a member of the Illinois Green Alliance.
 
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Kitchenware Swap

WHEN: Drop off your new or gently used kitchenware at the Readers or Youth Desks between Friday, May 2 and Thursday, May 8. Come back on Friday, May 9 to pick out new-to-you items between 5:00 and 7:00 PM
WHERE: Glenview Public Library

No longer need that melon baller? Drop off your new or gently used kitchenware at the Readers or Youth Desks between Friday, May 2 and Thursday, May 8. Come back on Friday, May 9 to pick out new-to-you items and connect with others.

ACCEPTED ITEMS: Utensils (spoons, spatulas, tongs, etc.), Mixing bowls, Measuring cups and spoons, Storage containers (glass or plastic), Pots and pan, Cookie sheets, Small gadgets.
NOT ACCEPTED: Any electronic appliances, Knives, Anything in need of repair, Anything that stinks/smells, is moldy or dirty.

Chicago River and Techny Basin Clean-Up Day

WHEN: Saturday, May 10 @ 9:00 AM to Noon
WHERE: Techny Basin and Downtown Glenview
SPONSORS: Glenview Environmental and Natural Resources Commission

Every year since 1992, thousands of volunteers come together on Chicago River Day to build community while removing litter from our local waterways. The Chicago-Calumet River system is healthier now than it has been in 150 years, providing critical habitat for all sorts of animals from migratory birds to beavers, turtles and over 75 species of fish. But there’s more work to be done. You can make a difference by volunteering at this fun, free, family-friendly annual cleanup.
 
Glenview will have two clean-up sites this year – one at the Techny Basin and another in Downtown Glenview. For the Techny Basin site, meet at the Aldi parking lot off Willow Road at 9 am. For the Downtown cleanup site, meet at Shopper's Row at 9 am.  These cleanup events are open to anyone and no registration is required.

Guided Bird Walk

WHEN: Sunday, May 11 @ 8:00 to 10:00 AM
WHERE: Wilmette Harbor Coast Guard Station, 10 Harbor Dr., Wilmette (South end of Gilson Park)
SPONSOR: Go Green Wilmette

Join in for a bird walk starting in late April and each Sunday morning in May. Learn how to identify both backyard birds and those stopping to rest and refuel as they migrate north. Get tips for how to attract more birds to your yard. Beginners and children welcome! Meet at the martin house. Bring binoculars if you have them but we’ll have some extras available. Dress warmly! (Information about virtual and self-guided walks available on our website.)

Coyotes All Around

WHEN: Monday, May 12 @ 7:00 to 8:00 PM
WHERE: Northbrook Public Library, Pollak Room AB - First Floor
SPONSOR: Go Green Northbrook

Learn about the natural history and special adaptations of coyotes and other canines who share our suburban neighborhoods, and how to live peacefully with them. Presented by Lake County Forest Preserves.

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From Mobilize to Manage: Decarb Strategies for Existing Buildings

WHEN:  May 14 @ Noon to 1:00 PM
WHERE: Virtual
SPONSOR: Illinois Green Alliance

A practical introduction to decarbonizing existing buildings, covering the urgency of climate action, key sustainability concepts, and the business case for emissions reduction. Speakers will provide an overview of the 5M Decarbonization Roadmap, a best practice approach to developing and implementing comprehensive decarb strategies for existing buildings.  Participants will also gain a clear understanding of operational vs. embodied carbon, carbon neutrality vs. net zero, and how certifications like Green Globes, LEED v5, and WELL support carbon reduction and wellness goals. The speakers will share perspectives from relevant case studies and explore how this roadmap can align with key sustainability pathways like CRREM (Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor). 
Note: Greener Glenview is a member of the IL Green Alliance.

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Walk and Talk: A Hike in Linne Woods

WHEN:  Saturday, May 17 @ 1:00 to 3:00 PM
WHERE: Linne Woods
SPONSOR: Forest Preserves of Cook County and Glenview Public Library

This is a slow pace hike on marked paved and gravel trails, with frequent stops along the way, estimated time hiking time is 1.5 to 2 hours. The Forest Preserve of Cook County website states that the entrance is at "W Dempster St, east of Lehigh Ave, in Morton Grove, IL 60053". Meet near picnic grove 2, at the far end
of the parking lot. The hike begins at 1:15 pm.; the leader plans to arrive by 12:45. 

Registration required

Go Green Reads: The Backyard Bird Chronicles

WHEN:  Monday, May 19 @ 7:00 to 8:00 PM
WHERE: Zoom
SPONSOR: Go Green Winnetka

The Backyard Bird Chronicles is a gorgeous, witty account of birding, nature, and the beauty around us that hides in plain sight, written and illustrated by Amy Tan, the best-selling author of The Joy Luck Club. Not surprisingly, the birds that inhabit Ms. Tan's backyard seem a lot like the characters in her novels. Ms. Tan charts her foray into birding and the natural wonders of the world through daily entries, thoughtful questions, and beautiful original sketches.  In search of peace in an increasingly divided world, Ms. Tan turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds visiting her yard. But what began as an attempt to find solace turned into something far greater—an opportunity to savor quiet moments during a volatile time, connect to nature in a meaningful way, and imagine the intricate lives of the birds she admired.

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Climate Action Evanston Nurturing Nature Speaker Series: How Are Native Plants Adapting to Climate Disruption? 

WHEN:  Wednesday, May 21 @ 6:30 to 7:30 PM
WHERE: Zoom

Starflower (Trientalis borealis) reaches a southern range limit in northern Illinois, which puts Illinois populations at risk due to climate change. Emily Dangremond, President of the Illinois Native Plant Society, researched this plant on the edge, investigating the phenology(timing) of flowering and fruiting in the upper Midwest. She will share how, from herbarium specimens and field observations, the research detected shifts in flowering dates to better understand the relationship between temperature and reproductive phenology in this species. Emily will also describe other activities sponsored by the Illinois Native Plant Society.

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North Branch Restoration Workdays

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All workdays are 9:00 AM to Noon

To register for any of these workdays 

Harms Road 
WHEN: Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 25
WHERE:  Meet at the forest preserve Glenview Woods parking lot on the west side of Harms Road, just south of Glenview Road.

 

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: 

• Cable Receivers

• Cell Phones

• Computer monitors

• Computers (Desktops, Notebooks, Tablets)

• Converter Boxes

• Fax Machines

• Keyboards

• Mice

• MP3 Players

• Portable Digital Assistants (PDAs)

• Printers (Multi-function Printers)

• Satellite Receivers

• Scanners

• Televisions (All Types)

• Video Game Consoles

• Video Recorders/Players

• Zip Drives

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