2 p.m. Guided trail walks are ideal for families and individuals and those who are interested in nature. The Grove walks will focus on wildflowers, pond life and insects.

Find out what to do if you encounter an injured or orphaned wild animal from a former wildlife rehabilitator. Includes a slideshow and demonstrations showing how to safely restrain and transport needy animals to a licensed care facility. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The program is free but advanced registration is requested (limited to 50 people). Call The Grove at 847-299-6096 to register.

  Reception, 5 p.m., Dinner, 6 p.m.   Join The Grove Heritage Association for a delicious evening featuring the culinary magic of Chef David Esau. Proceeds will benefit Grove programs, the preservation of Kennicott family history and the purchase and preservation of land.   Cash Bar • Raffle Tickets: $100/person   For information contact Jeff Beckman, 847-498-9843 or email ghamembers@gmail.com. Tickets can be purchased online or at The Grove Store.

Be one of the first in world to experience Google’s latest augmented reality technology with a free demonstration! Experts from The Google Expeditions Pioneer Program will be providing hands on presentations of this exciting 3D equipment. Virtual reality topics will include dinosaurs, forces of nature, and the ocean floor. For more information call 847-299-6096. Demonstration times 9 a.m.-12 p.m., and 1-4 p.m. Click here for a sneak peek.  

Make a difference in the environment! Collect seeds or remove non-native, invasive plants to make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees. No advance registration necessary. Just bring your work gloves. Work parties may be cancelled in case of inclement weather.

Make a difference in the environment! Collect seeds or remove non-native, invasive plants to make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees. No advance registration necessary. Just bring your work gloves. Work parties may be cancelled in case of inclement weather.

Celebrate the anniversary of the day the Kennicott family first arrived at The Grove!   This year's event features Kennicott daughters Alice and Cora. Come meet costumed interpreters and hear what girls at The Grove in the 1840s liked to do, what they learned, how they dressed and what they did for fun. (We will also hear about what the boys did.) The answers will surprise you!    Location: The Beck Room in the Kennicott House at The Grove All…

Make a difference in the environment! Meet at the Interpretive Center. Collect seeds or remove non-native, invasive plants to make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees. No advance registration necessary. Just bring your work gloves. Work parties may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.

Come shop the best collection of vintage, vintage-inspired, handmade and upcycled treasures on the north shore at the beautiful, historic grounds of The Grove. Featuring 50+ Vendors, Product Demos, Workshops, Live Music and Food Trucks. Presented by The Grove and Vintage Nest. For more information, call 847-299-6096. NOTE: Grove onsite parking is available for our guests with Handicap Parking Permits only. All others may park for free at our remote shuttle lot at 1000 Milwaukee Ave. (The old AON lot)…

Learn what to do and who to contact if you encounter an injured or orphaned wild animal. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The program is free but advanced registration is requested (limited to 50 people). To register, call 847-299-6096.

Guided trail walks are ideal for families and individuals and those who are interested in nature. Grove walks will focus on wildflowers, pond life and insects.

Meet at the Interpretive Center. Collect seeds or remove non-native, invasive plants to make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees. No advance registration necessary. Just bring your work gloves.

Become a quick expert on native Illinois trees at free, guided trail walks at The Grove! Featuring special guide Robyn Flakne, Arborist and Natural Resource Manager for the Village of Glenview. Registration is required.  

Drop in for some birthday fun! Join The Grove for a free pop-up celebration to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Illinois becoming a state. Play some games, sing Happy Birthday and enjoy a birthday treat. Learn about The Grove's upcoming winter programs for kids ages 6-11 exploring different Illinois themes and symbols through arts, crafts, nature walks, games and hands-on activities. For more information, call 847-299-6096.

Meet at the Interpretive Center. Collect seeds or remove non-native, invasive plants to make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees. No advance registration necessary. Just bring your work gloves.

Join The Grove, the Grove Heritage Association and the Glenview Park District for a blessing ceremony to dedicate the new trail marker tree sculpture at The Grove. Click the link to learn more about the sculpture and the history of trail marker trees: https://www.glenviewparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Spring2019Brochure_Places_TrailMarkerTree.pdf Weather Update The blessing ceremony will take place inside the Pavilion with a roaring fire and heaters, regardless of any inclement weather.

Dress up your home and yard for spring and summer with beautiful perennials, flowering pots and baskets, native plants and more from The Grove's annual plant sale. The event is co-sponsored by the Grove Heritage Association and the Glenview Park District. Proceeds benefit The Grove.   Pre-order your plants by Friday, May 3 for pick up at the Plant Sale. For more information, call 847-299-6096. > Plant Sale Pre-order Form > Plant Sale Flyer

Guided trail walks are ideal for families and individuals and those who are interested in nature. Grove walks will focus on wildflowers, pond life and insects.

Make a difference in the environment! Collect seeds or remove non-native, invasive plants to make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees. No advance registration necessary. Just bring your work gloves. Work parties may be cancelled in case of inclement weather.

Make a difference in the environment! Collect seeds or remove non-native, invasive plants to make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees. No advance registration necessary. Just bring your work gloves. Work parties may be cancelled in case of inclement weather.

Guided trail walks are ideal for families and individuals and those who are interested in nature. Grove walks will focus on wildflowers, pond life and insects.

Discover how pioneers like the Kennicott family who settled at The Grove, lived, worked and played through hands on activities like candle dipping, wool carding and tinsmithing. Costumed interpreters will take you and your family on a journey to the past! Refreshments available for purchase. For more information, call 847-299-6096.

Guided trail walks are ideal for families and individuals and those who are interested in nature. Grove walks will focus on wildflowers, pond life and insects.

Make a difference in the environment! Collect seeds or remove non-native, invasive plants to make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees. No advance registration necessary. Just bring your work gloves. Work parties may be cancelled in case of inclement weather.

Make a difference in the environment! Collect seeds or remove non-native, invasive plants to make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees. No advance registration necessary. Just bring your work gloves. Work parties may be cancelled in case of inclement weather.

Guided trail walks are ideal for families and individuals and those who are interested in nature. Grove walks will focus on wildflowers, pond life and insects.

Ages 10+ Discover The Grove's many varieties of mushrooms on a guided trail hike. Learn how and where these fungi grow, which are edible, and which are not. Afterwards, taste bite-sized portions of the variety of ways mushrooms can be prepared to add to your meals at home. Dress appropriately for a walk on our trails. Please note: No mushrooms will be collected on our hike. A portion of the proceeds from this event benefit the Grove Heritage Association, a…

Meet at the Interpretive Center. Collect seeds or remove non-native, invasive plants to make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees. No advance registration necessary. Just bring your work gloves.

GROVE FOLK FEST CANCELLED DUE TO FLOODING October 2, 2019 -- With great regret, we have made the decision to cancel our Grove Folk Fest event scheduled for this Sunday, October 6. After over 7 inches of rain in the past weeks and the rain today, The Grove’s grounds are completely saturated and flooded in many areas. With more rain predicted for Thursday and Saturday the situation will only worsen. We carefully weighed options for moving vendors, food service, musicians…

Meet at the Interpretive Center. Collect seeds or remove non-native, invasive plants to make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees. No advance registration necessary. Just bring your work gloves.

Meet at the Interpretive Center. Collect seeds or remove non-native, invasive plants to make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees. No advance registration necessary. Just bring your work gloves.

Meet at the Interpretive Center. Collect seeds or remove non-native, invasive plants to make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees. No advance registration necessary. Just bring your work gloves.

Ages 12+ Sponsored by the Grove Heritage Association Relax in the elegant setting of the Historic Kennicott House, enjoying the company of friends, a comforting cup of tea and a three-course "high tea" menu of sandwiches, scones and sweets. All proceeds from this event benefit the Grove Heritage Association. GHA members and parties of 7 or more: Please call The Grove at 847-299-6096 before registering for GHA member price and group rates.

Join The Grove for a Grand Re-Opening Celebration of the new Interpretive Center! Be among the first to experience all the exciting changes we’ve made. Enjoy tours of the new space, activities, refreshments and a few surprises. Explore the Turtle Island animal habitat Discover interactive new exhibits Follow in Robert Kennicott’s footsteps Meet a prehistoric relative of the modern-day sloth …and so much more! Visit The Grove National Historic Landmark to see our progress!    

Sundays at 9 a.m. Meet at the Interpretive Center. Collect seeds or remove non-native, invasive plants to make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees. No advance registration necessary. Bring work gloves if you have them. March 1, 2020 at 9:00am April 5, 2020 at 9:00am May 17, 2020 at 9:00am

Homeschool Week for Grades K-8 March 2-6, 2020 at The Grove Experience a full week of hands-on historical and environmental programs at The Grove dedicated exclusively to homeschool students in grades K-8. Advance registration is available Jan. 28-Feb. 14. For more information and to register contact Judy, 224-521-2105. Late registrants may be accepted based on availability. Payment in full is required at time of registration. Refunds will only be given in the event of a program cancellation by The Grove.…

Sundays at 9 a.m. Meet at the Interpretive Center. Collect seeds or remove non-native, invasive plants to make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees. No advance registration necessary. Bring work gloves if you have them. March 1, 2020 at 9:00am CANCELLED - April 5, 2020 at 9:00am May 17, 2020 at 9:00am

Guided trail walks are ideal for families and individuals and those who are interested in nature. Grove walks will focus on wildflowers, pond life and insects. April 11 at 2 p.m.  April 18  at 2 p.m.   May 16 at 2 p.m.   

Guided trail walks are ideal for families and individuals and those who are interested in nature. Grove walks will focus on wildflowers, pond life and insects. April 11 at 2 p.m.  April 18  at 2 p.m.   May 16 at 2 p.m.   

Guided trail walks are ideal for families and individuals and those who are interested in nature. Grove walks will focus on wildflowers, pond life and insects. April 11 at 2 p.m.  April 18  at 2 p.m.   May 16 at 2 p.m.   

Sundays at 9 a.m. Meet at the Interpretive Center. Collect seeds or remove non-native, invasive plants to make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees. No advance registration necessary. Bring work gloves if you have them. March 1, 2020 at 9:00am April 5, 2020 at 9:00am May 17, 2020 at 9:00am

Stop by The Grove from Dawn to Dusk! Halloween is not cancelled! Enjoy Halloween family fun all month long with no gore. Enter the trail…if you dare from the East parking lot and head towards the interpretive Center. Download the eye-spy sheet for added monstrous fun during your hike. We ask that you remain on the path at all times and no dogs are allowed. Visit our playfully spooky Interpretive Center from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Halloween to find fun…

There is a nonstop color show that the trees at The Grove put on from late summer to late autumn that you don’t want to miss. Take a hike with a trained guide through The Grove's trails this fall. Learn about the plants and animals of the area and open your senses to nature. This is a relatively easy hike accessible to a wide range of walkers and a great way to learn about and appreciate the flora and fauna of…

Crawl on over to The Grove to learn all about these arachnids – their different web styles, unique anatomy, and characteristics. We'll use spider facts and take-home activities to have fun learning about spiders. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults register separately from children. Location: Interpretive Center Date/Time: Su, 10/25 • 11 a.m. -12 p.m. Fee: $5 REGISTER

Join us to share some spooky stories and songs around a campfire outside. We’ll hike the Haunted trail and make exciting nature discoveries. Pack a water bottle and dress for weather. Program will cancel if severe weather. Costumes welcomed!