Native tree and shrub sale
The 2024 Glen Ellyn Native Tree & Shrub Sale is open for orders until 12 pm on September 13th. Explore a wide variety of species designed to enhance your yard and support local wildlife. Click below to learn more and place your order!
Mark your calendar for pickup on September 28th, from 9 to 11 am at the Frank Johnson Center. Please note that plant purchases won’t be available during pickup.
Can I do anything with old sneakers?
Around this time of year, many people are buying new shoes for back to school. It can be exciting…a fresh new pair of shoes that feels like you are walking on pillows. However, sometimes we don’t always think of what happens to the old shoes. In the United States, at least 200 million pairs of shoes end up in landfills each year. If that shocks your sole (pun intended) then read on.
Hens in Glen Ellyn
Unfortunately, we have sad news to report about hens in GE.
Monday night, despite a 5-1 vote in the Planning Commission, a positive recommendation from the Environmental Commission, and 90+ favorable public comments, the Village Trustees voted 4-2 against having hens in Glen Ellyn.
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!
