Experience The Grove!
A National Historic Landmark and Illinois Nature Preserve
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Dear Friend of The Grove,
Come on out to The Grove this winter to enjoy a refreshing walk in the woods, or stay warm in the Interpretive Center with a variety of programs for visitors of all ages. Learn about hawks and owls in our Science Room, try your hand at nature photography or bring your little ones out to learn about bears, turtles and frogs. And, it's not too early to be thinking about summer... The Grove offers camp opportunities for kids of all ages. Take a look at the slideshow below to see how much fun our campers have! |
 Summer Camp Fun
Join us for a summer of FUN! The Grove offers some exciting camp opportunities for all ages. Click on each camp to learn more and to register online: Check out a slideshow of our summer camps |
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The Grove Continues to Grow!
A report by Director Steve Swanson
 The Grove is set to receive eight more acres of historic and environmentally significant lands through collaboration with the Village of Glenview, David Weekley Homes, The Redemptorist Fathers of Glenview and the Glenview Park District. Read more! |
 Save the Date GROVE ARRIVAL DAY Join us at 2 pm on Sunday, March 8th at the Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Rd., to celebrate GROVE ARRIVAL DAY! Costumed interpreters will be on hand with activities for the whole family to commemorate the day Dr. John Kennicott arrived at The Grove with his family in 1836. |
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Homeschool Week
 Back by popular demand...Homeschool Week at The Grove, Air Station Prairie and Wagner Farm. From March 9-13, 2015, homeschoolers can experience a week of hands-on historical, environmental and agricultural programming!
Learn more!
Visit our Homeschool webpage
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 Free Concert! Celebrate the Spring Equinox with the captivating music of award winning native and world flutist Jonny Lipford. Join us Saturday, March 21st at 1:00 pm in The Grove's Program Barn. Learn more! |
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Dennis Downes Art Show
 Enjoy the award-winning artwork of painter, sculptor and author Dennis Downes, whose work will be on exhibit at The Redfield Estate March 19-22. New this year: a large scale Trail Marker Tree Exhibit which was recently featured at the Illinois State Museum. Admission is free and a portion of all sales support the Grove. Learn more! |
 From the Archives Learn about the fascinating life of Dr. Kennicott's son, Amasa James "Major" Kennicott, who followed closely in the steps of his father, the distinguished pioneer horticulturist. Read more! |
 Grove Heritage Association Congratulations to GHA Treasurer Beryl Bills, who was named Illinois Association of Park District's Outstanding Citizen Volunteer of the Year! Read the Rustlings newsletter! Read GHA's 2014 Year in Review |
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Redfield Estate
 Spring is just around the corner and so is wedding season! Plan an unforgettable event at The Grove Redfield Estate, offering private use of this historic home, outdoor pavilion and beautiful grounds. A recent bride wrote, "I took one look at The Redfield Estate and knew it was for me! It was the perfect fairy tale venue." Visit the Redfield Estate Website |
