Why Should Hen Keeping Matter to you?
As our children head back to school, let's focus on how we can make life better in Glen Ellyn for this generation and the next! Today, let’s focus on an environmental issue in GE -- Hen keeping! Let's learn more about what Go Greeners can do to make positive changes right here in Glen Ellyn!
Community members and organizations making their events "Go Greener”
Since the beginning, our mission at Go Green Glen Ellyn has been to help Glen Ellyn residents and businesses be greener. We've done that through education, advocacy, and events. This week we are sharing the success of other community members and organizations in making their events "Go Greener!" You can learn and try some ideas at your next gathering! Plus, we will share what we are doing to make the Taste of Glen Ellyn the greenest ever!
Plastic-Free Beverage Options at Annual Taste of Glen Ellyn
Go Green Glen Ellyn and Chamber of Commerce Team Announce Plastic-Free Beverage Options at Annual Taste of Glen Ellyn
Down on the (sustainable) farm!
Learn about sustainable farming and how it builds community.
Look Up! Eclipse and Dark Skies, oh my!
Look up at the eclipse and International Dark Sky Week!
The new BYOB: Bring Your Own Box to Restaurants for leftovers!
BYOB - Bring your own box to restaurants for left-overs!
Green Resolution 1: No More Plastic Water Bottles!
Ditch single-use plastic water bottles for good!
SportSwap Recap 2022-24
Thank you Glen Ellyn, SportSwap number 6 is a wrap! The stats are in — and we have compiled all 6 of our SportSwap results so you can see your impact! Think of the almost 1000 balls and 500 pairs of cleats still in play! And the hundreds of children in Zambia utilizing Glen Ellyn donated soccer equipment, shoes and leggings!
Our next SportSwap will be in the spring, 2025. Stay tuned for more information!
SportSwap: Girls Leggings
Donate your gently used girls leggings to empower girls' sports participation in Zambia!
Girls must wear leggings to play soccer in Zambia. Share a pair to help these girls play sports!
What to donate: Gently used or new girls' fashion or athletic leggings. Must cover the knee.
Go Green Glen Ellyn is Glen Ellyn Park District 2023 Volunteer of the Year!
Jacquelyn Casazza and Karin Daly Named Glen Ellyn Park District Volunteer of the Year
Answering your burning questions about holiday candles (and frangrances)
Learn about the health and environmental impact of holiday candles and frangrances!