Ten years in, and we’ve been as busy as ever. Take a look back at our accomplishments during the 2017 year. And don’t worry, we’ve got big plans for 2018, as well! Join us on the first Tuesday of each month* to learn how you can help us create a more sustainable community.
2017 Educational Programming
- Jump Start Your Natural Lawn Care Plan with MPAC and Dig Right In Landscaping
- Plight of the Monarch with Elmhurst Garden Club
Benefits of Reducing Food Waste with SCARCE
- Driving Electric: Getting to Know Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
- Climate Change and What You Can Do About It co-hosted with the Elmhurst Public Library
- Third year participating in One Earth Film Festival with premiere of Time to Choose
- Third year participating in First Congregational UCC’s Green Garden Faire
- Second annual field trip to Bob’s Fresh and Local CSA Farm
- Co-sponsored Children’s Monarch Fest with Elmhurst Garden Club
- Earth Day education table at Elmhurst Academy
- Interactive lawn care event with MPAC
Other Initiatives
- Participated in People’s Climate March
- Advocated with the City of Elmhurst for bringing curbside food scrap collection to Elmhurst
- Successfully requested a new City of Elmhurst representative for ECCC
- Attended and provided public comment at Elmhurst Park District’s board meeting on one year anniversary of Van Voorst pesticide-free trial
- Attended the Elmhurst Park District’s sports user group meeting with MPAC
- Attended an Elmhurst Park District focus group meeting for their draft strategic plan
- Included sustainability question in League of Women Voters Candidates’ Forum
- Presented to Elmhurst Lion’s Club
- Recruited attendees for MPAC Midwest Grows Green we
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- Began surveying residents on multi-unit residential building recycling
- Created “Calls to Action” on pesticide-free parks, curbside food scrap collection, banning coal tar sealants, Scott Pruitt nomination, Dakota Pipeline
- Continued accumulating pesticide-free pledges from residents
- Attended Go Green Illinois meeting
- Participated Sustain DuPage meeting
* Please consult our calendar for any changes. The January 2018 meeting will be held on Jan. 9, or the second Tuesday of the month.