A Greener
GLEN ELLYN
The Glen Ellyn Park District is dedicated to helping sustain plant life for future generations by protecting and restoring
indigenous natural communities such as prairies, woodlands and wetlands. Restoration projects at the Park District are primarily
focused on the removal of invasive non-native plants and reintroducing native trees and plants. In 2017:
Six prescribed burns were performed
in our parks to stimulates growth
of native plants and grasses while
reducing invasive trees and non-
native, weedy plant species. The District worked with
contractors to seed 2.7 acres
at Maryknoll Park that is being
converted from turf into a native
short-stature prairie! Around 1,300 native plants were
planted within the woodland
restoration zone at Lake Ellyn Park.
Over 400 wetland plants were
planted and seeds were spread
in a degraded retention area at
Ackerman Park. Staff worked with School District 41
on three different problem-based
learning projects related to natural
resources. The District passed the Monarch
Resolution to create and promote
practices that will provide habitat
for this vulnerable species.
A native plant sale was offered at
Earth Day, which enabled many
residents the opportunity to secure
plants not normally found at
traditional garden centers. Staff helped organize the local
DuPage River Sweep effort, a
county-wide program coordinated
by The Conservation Foundation to
clean local rivers and waterways. The District partnered to offer
two workshops on improving
sustainability at home, a rain barrel
sale, and a sustainable garden tour
featuring Glen Ellyn homes.
Visit www.gepark.org/go-green or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
to learn more about how you can help create a “Greener Glen Ellyn.”
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