Greener Grove | Sustainable Living in DuPage County

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Reimagining a greener
Downers Grove for the next generations.

Our mission is to inspire and move the Downers Grove community toward a more environmentally sustainable and climate-friendly future through action, education and advocacy.

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Upcoming Events

Tuesday, Aug 26: Monthly Meeting: The Greener Way Pledge

Learn about our Village's new Sustainability Pledge and how to calculate your carbon footprint.

Presented by Steve Ruffolo and Jason Michnick, VoDG Sustainability Coordinator

7pm Lincoln Center, Room 503

Tuesday, Sept. 23: Animal/Wildlife Friendly Yards

Presenter: Kristin Smith

7pm Lincoln Center, Room 503

Saturday, Oct 4– Recycling Extravaganza

9am - 12 pm Belmont Train Station Lot H

5000 Belmont Road
(Enter at Belmont & Curtiss)

Tuesday, Oct 28: Monthly Meeting

7pm Lincoln Center, Room 307

July Meeting Recap: Creating an Environmentally Friendly Yard

So what makes for an environmentally friendly yard? That is the question Beth Peluse of The Conservation Foundation (TCF) posed to the audience at Greener Grove’s July meeting. Shout outs from the audience included minimal to zero turf grass, use of native plants throughout, no chemicals, and good water conservation practices like using rain barrels and planting drought-resistant plants - all good answers!

June Meeting Recap: Sustainable Food

Greener Grove hosted a panel discussion on sustainable food at its June meeting. Moderated by GG member Ryan Coughlin, panelists included: Jerry Nash, Connie Kollmeyer, and Crystal Echevarria.

Greener Grove members look for birds in Lyman Woods

May Meeting Recap: Begin Birding

Birding expert and DuPage Birding Club Member, John Cebula, spoke about the fascinating world of birding, including how to identify birds, at Greener Grove’s May meeting

It Takes a Village

If we want to see real change, we need everyone to work together. Whether it's voting for local candidates who are interested in climate action or signing petitions in support of green legislation, you can make a world of difference.

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A Cleaner Future

When you imagine the future of Downers Grove, what would you like to see? Recycling and compost bins downtown? Electric car charging stations? No more styrofoam takeout containers? More green space? A zero waste store? The possibilities are endless. We want to hear from you!

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Green Resources

Give items you no longer use a new life. Check out our list of the nearby organizations that re-sell, re-use, and recycle. Have one to add? Let us know.

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Reimagining a greener Downers Grove for the next generations.