The Friends of the Green Bay Trail celebrates its tenth anniversary with a review of its beginning as a spontaneous, small scale volunteer effort to remove Buckthorn trees to today’s greatly appreciated healthy habitat. The Friends will share the trail’s history and beautiful images of people enjoying the trail and its plans for the future.This […]
Free Virtual program. Registration required. Spring is almost here, and seasoned gardeners know that while it may be too early to get out into the garden, it’s time to start seeds indoors for planting out when the time is right. If you’re planning a vegetable garden, knowing how to start can be daunting. Get practical […]
Free Virtual program. Registration required. From oaks to sugar maples to the American chestnut: trees changed the course of American history. Discover the roles of a few of our favorite trees in building our nation as you remember and celebrate the trees influential in your personal history and your garden. Presented by Cindy Crosby, author, […]
Join the Friends for a work day. 9:00 -11:00 am. Meet at the Harbor St. trail entrance. Bring work gloves and dress for the weather and damp trail conditions. Masks required.
Free Virtual program. Registration required. The Chicago region draws a stunning diversity of birds, with roughly 300 species passing through each year on their way to the Arctic or back home to South America. Learn about bird migration, where you can go to observe them, and how planting native plants can help sustain them. Presented […]
Join the Friends for a work day. 9:00 -11:00 am. Meet at the Mary St. trail entrance. Bring work gloves and dress for the weather and damp trail conditions. Masks required.
Join the Friends for a work day. 9:00 -11:00 am. Meet at the Mary St. trail entrance. Bring work gloves and dress for the weather and damp trail conditions. Masks required.
Free Virtual program. Registration required. Identifying birds is a fun way to connect with nature in your back yard and beyond. Join us to learn about birds commonly found on the North Shore and basics approaches to bird ID, including some helpful tools. Presented by Refugio Mariscal, conservation data coordinator for Audubon Great Lakes. Registration […]
Join the Friends for a work day. 9:00 -11:00 am. Meet at the Mary St. trail entrance. Bring work gloves and dress for the weather and damp trail conditions. Masks required.
Meet at the Mary Street entrance to the trail beginning at 9 AM to 11 AM. We will share the work plan there. No training needed. Dress for the weather and trail conditions. Wear closed toe shoes. Bring work gloves and pruners if you have some. We will not cancel the day for sprinkles, but […]
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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.
