Monday, April 25, 2011

Extra Credit!

SPECIAL PROGRAM! Saturday, April 30th and Tuesday, May 10th: Emerald Ash Borer Workshops

The Emerald Ash Borer beetle has damaged millions of trees in the U.S. an has now invaded Glenview. Join the Village of Glenview and the Glenview Park District to learn more about this noxious pest, including its biology and natural history, treatment and prevention programs and what to do if you suspect an infestation; Workshops held in the Program Barn at The Grove, 1421 Milwaukee Ave.; Sat., April 30, 2-3:30 p.m. (includes field observations) or Tues., May 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
E-mail for more information about the workshop: judy.ksiazek@glenviewparks.org
See this website for more about the Emerald Ash Borer: http://na.fs.fed.us/fhp/eab/
Saturday, May 14th is CHICAGO RIVER DAY
You're invited to join in the fun at the 19th annual Chicago River Day! Help to beautify the West Fork of the North Branch of the Chicago River with trash pickup. Work gloves and bags will be provided, as well as FREE T-shirts for participants! Please meet at Kohl's parking lot off of Willow Rd.; 9:00-12:00.
E-mail for more information: rflakne@glenview.il.us
Saturday, May 14th: Restoration Work Day at Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie
Help Air Station Prairie's restoration team remove invasive plants to make way for native prairie grasses and forbs. Bring work gloves if you have them. Please meet at the Tyner Interpretive Center, 2400 Compass Rd.; 9:00-12:00.
http://www.glenviewparks.org/Air-Station-Prairie-Tyner-Center/restoration-work-days.htm

Saturday, May 28th: Restoration Work Day at The Grove National Historic Landmark
The Grove's restoration team needs your help to remove non-native, invasive plants and make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees. Bring work gloves if you have them. Please meet at the Grove Interpretive Center, 1421 Milwaukee Ave.; 9:00-12:00.
http://www.glenviewparks.org/The-Grove/get-involved.htm


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