It’s that time of year again — time to celebrate Glen Ellyn’s amazing oaks and discover fascinating facts about these majestic trees while engaging in a variety of family-friendly activities.

We have many exhibitors and vendors including custom OAKtoberfest beer from Two Hound Red (Beer for purchase) along with local organizations, sustainably minded local businesses, neighbors and friends! More information to come!

This is a FAMILY FRIENDLY and FREE event for all ages. Come enjoy Maryknoll in Autumn, learn about OAKS, play games like platform tennis, listen to music, shop for sustainable products, have a snack and learn from our exhibitors. We hope to see you there!

Location: Maryknoll Park, 845 Pershing Avenue
Fee: Free admission (children must be accompanied by an adult)

Citizens Utility Board, Geothermal Alliance of Illinois, Accelerate Climate Solutions, and DuPage County present a free opportunity to hear about the basics of geothermal heat pumps, their financial benefits, and available incentives.

The Village of Glen Ellyn is hosting a mid-year recycling event on Saturday, July 26 from 9-11 am at COD. There will two returning vendors from the spring, as well as two NEW vendors accepting furniture and textiles! Don't miss it!

FREE COMPOST!

Stop by the Village Green Parking Lot on your way to or from the recycling event, or if you are out and about, to get free compost for your garden!  Thank you to Midwest Composting for this donation! Shovels will be avaialble, but Please be sure to bring your own bucket!

Bring your gently used sports gear to swap for a voucher to Ackerman SFC from July 7-11 during regular business hours. No Sat drop off this year. No need for a voucher — You can also donate gear during those hours. Use your voucher to shop on Sunday from 1-2:30! Cash and card also accepted. No items will be accepted on Sunday 7/13 except clothes and leggings. Let’s keep gear in use and out of the landfill!

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Are you thinking about buying an electric vehicle?
Did you know you could get a rebate?!  

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's next EV Rebate Program funding cycle will open on Jan. 21. There will be $14 million available for rebates in the current fiscal year, which ends on June 30.  

Illinois Electric Vehicle Rebate Program

Please note: Applications mailed or postmarked prior to January 21 will be rejected.

Jacquelyn Casazza, president and co-founder of Go Green Glen Ellyn, will discuss plastic pollution and how you can help reduce plastic pollution in your home and community.

Shop in person for over 170 different types of native flowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees — including 14 never before offered — and get tips and recommendations from our plant experts!

Shop in person for over 170 different types of native flowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees — including 14 never before offered — and get tips and recommendations from our plant experts!

Purchase a ticket to shop in person a day ahead of the rest and support the Friends of the Forest Preserve District. Only 300 tickets are available, so purchase one soon!

Open House hosted by the DuPage County Department of Transportation scheduled for Tuesday, April 29, 4-7 pm at Butterfield Park District to collect public feedback and provide information and education about the potential routes of the long-planned, but never fully funded EBDRT.

It's the public's chance to let the organizers know what the public wants.

All the research and facts point to the many benefits of a recreational trail. You can check out the facts at eastbranchtrail.org FAQ.