1421 Milwaukee Ave.

Glenview, IL 60025

Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 am-4:30 pm  

            Weekends: 9 am - 5 pm

Phone: (847) 299-6096

Fax: (847) 299-0571

Camp Opportunities for Nature Loving Kids

Is your child a budding naturalist? An outdoor enthusiast? Summer Camp opportunities are still available at three great out-of-doors camps at The Grove where campers can interact with a variety of animals, take hikes through the woods and discover Illinois’ natural history. Join the Glenview Park District for a memorable summer of adventure, exploration and creativity!

Conservation Camp
(Nature Camp for ages 11-13)
M/W 9:30-11:30 am, 6/16-7/23. $125 (R)/$156.25 (NR). Register online or at Park Center with activity number 507070-A.

Wood Wisdom Junior Naturalists
(Nature Camp for ages 8-10)
M/W/F 9-11:30 am, 6/16-7/25. $265 (R)/$331.25 (NR).. Register online or at Park Center with activity number 507090-A.

Little Pioneers
(Nature Camp for ages 4-5)
M 1-3 pm, 6/16-7/21, $54 (R)/$67.50 (NR).
TU 1-3 pm 6/17-7/22, $54 (R)/$67.50 (NR).
W 1-3 pm 6/18-7/23, $54 (R)/$67.50 (NR).
TH 1-3 pm 6/19-7/24, $54 (R)/$67.50 (NR).
Register online or at Park Center with activity number 507040.

Summer Programs

Tales & Trails
6/6, 6/13, 6/20
Enjoy a night hike and songs and dessert around the campfire. For ages 3 and up.

Turtle Time
6/21
Meet the turtles of The Grove's indoor turtle pond. For ages 4-6 yrs with an adult.

Goin' Batty
6/27
Learn fascinating facts about bats. For ages 5 to adult.

Fantastic Fireflies
7/11
Ever wonder what makes a firefly glow? For ages 5 to adult.

Insect Safari
7/12
Explore The Grove's grasses and woodlands in search of amazing insects . For ages 6 to adult.

Candle Light Civil War Camp Tours
7/26
Experience first hand what life was like in a Civil War camp. For ages 4 to adult.

To learn more about the programs above, click here.

Restoration Work Days

Saturdays at 9 am

May 31, June 21, July 19, Aug. 9, Sept. 13

Help collect seeds or remove non-native, invasive plants to make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees. Anyone ages 8 and up is welcome. No advance registration necessary-just bring your work gloves if you have them and meet at the Interpretive Center.

School Field Trips and Group Programs

The Grove is pleased to offer a variety of programs which will provide hands on learning for students and groups of all types. For more information on these programs, please click here.