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PUT DOWN ROOTS: PARKWAY TREE PLANTING PROGRAM

The Village offers residents the opportunity to add landscape-sized trees to the parkway in front of their property. Through our partnership with Suburban Tree Consortium, we’re able to offer a variety of tree species selected to thrive in our community and enhance your home’s surroundings.

Planting a tree comes with lasting benefits, including:  

• Lower energy costs by providing shade and cooling your home
• Cleaner air as trees help filter pollution
• Reduced noise with natural sound buffering
• Increased property value (by an estimated 12-20%)
• Increased psychological benefits

The Village will supply and professionally install the tree after you meet with the Village Forester to choose the best option for your parkway. The cost share is $175, which is a fraction of the retail price for a fully planted landscape tree. Learn more about available tree options and how to participate below.

Upcoming Events

Winter Recycling & Disposal Reminders
📅Now through January 31
Take advantage of Northbrook’s winter recycling opportunities! This includes free holiday tree pickup, holiday light recycling, compost and e-waste collection, and cardboard recycling. Click here for more details.

2026 Summer Camp Open House | Northbrook Park District
📅Thursday, January 15 from 5:30-7:00pm
📍180 Anets Drive, Techny Prairie Activity Center
Learn more about the Northbrook Park District’s 2026 Summer Camp offerings at this in-person event. Kids are welcome! Talk to Camp Supervisors, receive giveaways and enter a drawing for a free week of camp and other prizes. Click here for more information. 

Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Village Hall Closure
📅Monday, January 19
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., non-emergency Village offices will be closed to the public on Monday, January 19, 2026. LRS services will not be impacted by the MLK Day federal holiday. 

2026 State of The Village Address
📅Tuesday, January 20 at 9am
📍1201 Cedar Ln, Northbrook Public Library
The State of the Village is an annual address presented by Village President Kathryn Ciesla and hosted by the Northbrook Chamber of Commerce & Industry. President Ciesla will speak about the Village's important issues, challenges, and successes. Attending the address is a great way to learn about what is happening in Northbrook as well as network with local community members and businesses.

A Retrospective of Judith Joseph's Art | Arts Commission
📅Thursday, February 5 from 7-8:30pm
📍1201 Cedar Ln, Northbrook Public Library
Celebrate a milestone evening honoring local artist Judith Joseph. This special exhibition features her evocative work in painting, calligraphy, and printmaking at the Northbrook Public Library. Please join the Northbrook Arts Commission for this free event celebrating decades of creativity and community!

Village Blood Drive
📅Thursday, February 12 from 9:00am-1:00pm
📍Village Hall Board Room
The Village is hosting a blood drive in partnership with Vitalant. Donate blood and help save the life of someone in need. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment, call 877.258.4825 or visit vitalant.org and use code ORD0670A.

PREPARE: EAT WELL, HYDRATE, BRING YOUR ID

Upcoming Public Meetings

Sustainability Commission
Thursday, January 15, at 5:30pm
Terrace Room, Village Hall

Plan Commission
Tuesday, January 20, at 7:30pm
Sandra "Sandy" Frum Board Room, Village Hall

Ad Hoc 125^th Anniversary Celebration Commission
Wednesday, January 21, at 7:00pm
Sandra "Sandy" Frum Board Room, Village Hall

Community Commission
Thursday, January 22, at 7:00pm
Terrace Room, Village Hall

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