Coming together with likeminded people in a beautiful space, we celebrated our progress and accomplishments towards sustainability in 2024.
In 2024, Greener Grove was able to:
Become an official 501c3;
Work directly with the Village Council on crafting sustainability goals for the Village’s long range plan;
Set up a Sustainability Task Force between the Village Council, Park District, and Greener Grove;
Offer 10 monthly educational programs to the community;
Partner with Cellar Door, DGN, Downers Grove Organic Gardeners, After Hours Film Society and the Tivoli, Pierce Downer Heritage Alliance, and the DG Park District to host Downers Grove’s first Earth Week celebrations;
Send over 20 email/blog posts containing action items and education to our 380 subscribers.
This is a lot to accomplish in one year, and we appreciate everyone's time and dedication!
Opportunity: 2025 Goals
We also shared our goals for 2025, selected by the board based on the Greener Grove Interest Survey responses.
In 2025, we will be focusing on:
Youth Outreach & Engagement
Change takes generations. How can we involve the youth in our community to make sustainable choices second nature?
Sustainability Mentorship & Coaching Program
Getting started with sustainability can be daunting. How can we offer coaching or mentors to help people start their compost bin or electrify their home?
Strengthening Partnerships with Local Organizations
There’s strength in numbers. How can we rally the wonderful and active organizations in DG together to support sustainability in more ways?
Hosting a Recycling Extravaganza
Downers Grove used to host a recycling extravaganza many years ago, and we’re on a mission to bring it back in 2025!
This is a great time to get involved!
We are looking for people who are interested in leading or participating in projects that further the goals outlined above. If you want to get involved, email us at info@greenergrove.org.