Celebrate Arbor DayApril 26, 2019 5 p.m.Reed-Keppler Park129 W. National Street There is nothing more inspiring than a community coming together for a greater cause. The community of West Chicago has devotedly worked on replacing and improving trees in Reed-Keppler Park after a devastating storm in 2012 wiped out close to 200 trees. Since then, […]
City of West Chicago Receives a CN EcoConnexions – From the Ground Up Grant through America in Bloom for its 2019 Parkway Tree Planting Program
As the frozen ground of another harsh Midwest winter begins to thaw, City of West Chicago Public Works staff gears up with plans for spring parkway tree planting, this year with the help of a CN EcoConnexions – From the Ground Up matching grant of $25,000. The CN EcoConnexions From the Ground Up program, in […]
Pumpkin Composting – November 3, 2018
First United Methodist Church, 643 E. Washington Street on Saturday, November 3rd 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Pumpkin collection is an annual effort by communities in Illinois to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off pumpkins to be composted. The West Chicago Environmental Commission and the Green Disciples of the First […]
Green Your Halloween – Pumpkin Compost Event in West Chicago
“Don’t Trash Your Pumpkins – Compost Them” is an annual effort by communities in Illinois to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off jack-o-lanterns to be composted. It is held each year the Saturday after Halloween. This year, the First United Methodist Church of West Chicago, 643 E. Washington Street, is […]
Pre-ordered Rain Barrel Pickup June 2, 2018
Sponsored by the West Chicago Environmental Commission Saturday, June 2, 2018 City Hall Parking Lot 475 Main Street 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
