The Grove

Hidden Gem

This is a public park and nature center. I was curious because it was by my hotel. The nature center has the best display of local fish and turtles that I have seen. One of the trails is 3.1 miles...

Home of Illinois' pioneering naturalist

The Grove or The Grove National Historic Landmark or Kennicott Grove is an area of prairie and wooded lands that includes the home of John Kennicott and his family. Kennicott was an agriculturist and ...

yet another jewel in the Glenview park district crown!

The Interpretive Center was given a magnificent makeover in February 2020, and then Covid struck. Since then it's been open and shut down a couple of times, so take advantage of the fact that it's op...

Help the Grove to stay alive

Build a tall wood fence or grow thick living fence of junipers or other evergreens at the entrance to stop horrible noise from Milwaukee Hwy and 294 Hwy. Stop destruction of remaining bushes and tree...

The Most Peaceful Place

Definitely a hidden jewel on the Northshore . Be prepare to walk down trails , lost a little bit but finding the history of the 1800s . Some of the most peaceful and gorgeous scenery that you will...