Pierce Downer's Heritage Alliance Volunteers Pitch In

    Saturday, April 24th was a busy day for PDHA volunteers as efforts went to two projects.   First, volunteers met to pick up litter on Highland Ave. along the Lyman Woods frontage. Eight volunteers pitched in, accounting for 8 bags of litter collected – and a more enjoyable trip for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists traveling on Highland.
     Later in the day, PDHA volunteers assisted Park District Staff with packaging 1200 oak seedlings for Arbor Day programs. The seedlings were distributed to first-grade participants in the Little Sprouts program, and to the public on Friday April 30 at the Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Road. For more information, see http://www.dgparks.org/Parks/Arbor-day.html.
Rain Barrel Sale Was Successful

    On Saturday, May 8th over 400 residents picked up 544 rain barrels at the first ever Rain Barrel Sale Event sponsored by the Village of Downers Grove.  This was the largest-ever single-event rain barrel sale in the western suburbs.  Pierce Downer’s Heritage Alliance members were pleased to help publicize the event, provide many volunteers to help check in and load purchases and be listed as a partner by the Village.

    Rain barrel water is exempt from any watering restrictions and it is the first step in best management practices for stormwater mitigation.  The barrels can be painted to match your house color palette or your whimsy with Krylon type paints.

    Thanks to the Village and its Community Events Director Mary Scalzetti for bringing this event to the village residents.  We look forward to helping similar future events that help enrich our community.


Heritage Alliance Mission

  Pierce Downer's Heritage Alliance is dedicated to preserving the natural and cultural heritage of Downers Grove. In the past, we have maintained sharp focus on the natural heritage within our community. Pierce Downer's Heritage Alliance has been instrumental in the preservation and protection of Lyman Woods, and Belmont Prairie, which continue as on-going projects.
   We are now also committed to the preservation of  cultural aspects of Downers Grove, including its rich architectural heritage. We work to accomplish our mission through education as well as community outreach.
 
Can you find this house in Downers Grove and why is it important? (Click the image for the answer)
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Highway Cleanup
  Next Highland Ave
 Adopt-A-Highway
CLEAN-UP DAY
Saturday, August 21
 8:30 to 11:00 AM
Please click here
to fill out the required
Waiver Form.
Meet at 33rd Street
Lyman Woods Parking Lot.

Other 2010 Clean-up Day:
 Saturday, October 9

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PDHA Meeting
Thursday,
August 26, 2010
7:00 pm
Lincoln Center
Room 401
935 Maple Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515

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Historic Preservation Ordinance

Find out more about current historic preservation efforts
 in Downers Grove at www.DGCMR.org

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Last updated 6/24/2010