Warrenville Arbor Day Event
Saturday, April 27, 2024, 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Warrenville's Arbor Day celebration offers residents an opportunity to learn about the correct way to mulch trees, how to maintain their lawn without pesticides, and composting. Vendors, including SWM, will provide educational information regarding native plants, local wildlife, proper recycling techniques, and more. This event will take place at the Warrenville Park District Recreation Center (3S260 Warren Ave.).
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2024 DuPage County River Sweep
Saturday, May 4, 2024, 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Sponsored in part by SWM, The Conservation Foundation's 33rd annual DuPage County River Sweep is a countywide stream cleanup held each spring. Individuals, businesses and other organizations may become involved in this year's River Sweep by serving as a Community Liaison, Group Coordinator or Individual Volunteer. Interested in participating? Registration is closed, but there are still spots available and lots of work to do in Addison, along Salt Creek. Contact Amy Phillips at aphillips@theconservationfoundation.org to join this site!
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SCARCE Growin' Green Garden Market
Saturday, May 4, 2024, 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Join SCARCE at their annual Growin’ Green Garden Market. Since 2014, the garden market has been the premier eco-friendly garden fair in DuPage County, featuring several environmentally conscious vendors and activities, including SWM staff discussing water quality-friendly practices and initiatives. Free to the public, it will be held outdoors at 800 South Rohlwing Road (IL Route 53) in Addison.
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"Rain Barrels, Rain Gardens and Water Issues" Presentation
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Water is one of our most important resources. Jim Kleinwachter from The Conservation Foundation explains why we need to think of it as a resource to be conserved rather than a waste product to be removed. We’ll provide tips and strategies for what a person can do to keep water local and clean, solve water issues on their property, as well as add a bit of color to their landscape with water-loving plants.
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