Upcoming Events​​​​

June 2026
 

 

Greener Glenview Gathering

WHEN: Tuesday, June 17 @ 7 PM AND/OR Saturday, June 27 @ 10 AM
WHERE: Glenview Public Library Multipurpose Room

Time has flown since our March 30 meeting about the future of Greener Glenview. We invite you to a follow-up gathering on June 17th 7-8 p.m. and/or June 27th 10-11 a.m at the Glenview Public Library Multipurpose Room. We will gather to discuss current and upcoming projects, volunteer opportunities, available leadership roles, and new monthly meeting plans. We can’t wait to share with you our ideas and hear how you want to shape the future of Greener Glenview.   RSVP to GreenerGlenview@gmail.com

 
Data Centers & Communities: Social & Environmental Impacts 

WHEN: Wednesday, June 17. 6:30pm-7:30pm
WHERE: Online

Rachel Young, Ph.D. student at Loyola University, will discuss the unfolding social and environmental impacts of data center growth in this seminar. The discussion will also explore how affected communities are addressing these challenges to our built and natural
environments.

REGISTER HERE

Restoration Work Days 

 

North Branch Restoration Work Days 
 
To join a workday, please RSVP or contact the stewards ahead of time (see Contacts at the bottom of each event).
 
NOTE: All youth (under 18 years of age) must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, 
 
Harms Woods

WHEN: Saturday, June 14, 9 :00 a.m. to noon
WHERE: Meet at the forest preserve Glenview Woods parking lot on the west side of Harms Road, just south of Glenview Road. For more information or to volunteer contact:
Jane and John Balaban  (847)  644-8184
 
Watersmeet Prairie Grove

WHEN: Saturday, June 20, 9:00 a.m. to noon
WHERE: Park on Avon Ave, a side street to the north of Winnetka Road. We meet near the Forest Preserve sign, at the northwest corner of the site.

For more information contact John Berg at (815) 919-4916 and Eileen Sutter (773) 706-4533 
 
Harms Flatwoods

WHEN: Saturday, June 27, 9:00 a.m. to noon
WHERE: Meet at the Harms Woods North lot, Old Orchard Road and Harms Road

For more information or to volunteer contact: Jette Thomassen at 773-255-6077
 
Harms Woods

WHEN: Sunday, June 28, 9:00 a.m. to noon
WHERE: Meet at the forest preserve Glenview Woods parking lot on the west side of Harms Road, just south of Glenview Road.

RSVP below. For more information or to volunteer contact:
Jane and John Balaban  (847)  644-8184

Summer Restoration Work Day at Fuller Air Station Prairie 

WHEN: Saturdays, June 20, July 18, and August 22 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: 2400 Compass Road 
SPONSOR: Glenview Park District

For ages 8+, volunteers under age 15 must participate with an adult. Bring work gloves if you have them and meet at the Interpretive Center. Work parties may be cancelled due to inclement weather. 

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SportSwap 2026

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DROPOFF:

Friday August 21 @ Noon to 6 PM

Saturday, August 22 @ 9 AM to 3 PM

SWAP SALE:

Sunday, August 23 @ Noon to 3 PM

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WHERE: Glenview Park Center West Gym​​

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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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