EVENTS
The Grove Literary Society
Join an old tradition made new again at the Grove. In 1855, Robert Kennicott started the Grove Literary Society to extend the work he and his father, John Kennicott, had been doing for decades: teaching people how to best live on the land and preserving of our natural heritage. To continue the Kennicott’s legacy of education, the Grove will host a book club to discuss the natural history of the Chicagoland area to better understand where and how we live.
We meet the second Wednesday of each month. Meetings alternate between book readings one month and viewing a related movie the subsequent month. Book reading meetings start at 6:00 pm and movie meetings start at 5:30. All meetings are held at the Redfield Estate, The Grove, 1421 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview. All are welcome.
For our May 2025 meeting, we will be reading Jane Goodall’s Seeds of Hope.
For further information and to be placed on the mailing list, please contact Meredith Suangka at Meredith.Suangka@glenviewparks.org
Plant Sale 2026
Saturday, May 16 10am-4pm & Sunday, May 17 10:00am-2:00pm
This year’s Native offerings include a wide selection of forbs, grasses and sedges suitable for a variety of soil, moisture, and light conditions. Native perennial plants not only benefit the environment by promoting a healthy ecosystem, they provide a beautiful, hardy, drought resistant landscape with lower maintenance! Additionally, they provide critical resources to nourish pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Natural Garden Natives from Midwest Groundcovers are Neonic (Neonicotinoid pesticide) free.
Pre-order sales are encouraged and will be available for pick-up on Saturday, May 16 from 9:00 to 4:00 p.m. or on Sunday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Forms are available on this website and by email request to groveheritageassoc@gmail.com.
Please return your order and check or credit card information by Monday, May 4, 2026 to GHA, P.O. Box 484, Glenview IL
Plant Sale Order Form 2026
Pre-order your flowers by Monday, May 4, 2026.
Pick them up at The Grove on:
Saturday, May 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or Sunday, May 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
As usual, all proceeds support the work of The Grove and the Grove Heritage Association.
Questions or Pre-order forms email groveheritageassoc@gmail.com
Download and fill out this form
Folk Fest 2026
Sunday, October 4, 11am-5pm
The Grove’s Folk Fest is a much-loved tradition that celebrates Glenview’s history and legacy, with many hands-on activities, gathering points and delicious food.
Holiday Market at The Grove 2026
November 12-16
Thursday & Friday, Nov. 12 & 13, 10:00a.m. – 7:00p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 14 & 15, 10:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
Santa will be present on Saturday & Sunday.
Check back for information on additional activities and details for this event.