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Aggregation of Electrical Suppy The Village of Downers Grove and the Village of Westmont have awarded a contract to First Energy to provide electric supply services through the villages' Municipal Electrical Aggregation Program. Click here to read more. *
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The Village of Downers Grove and Creative Recycling are offering electronics recycling on the first Saturday of every month from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Drop-off location is in the employee parking lot at rear of Village Hall, 801 Burlington Avenue, off Curtiss Street. There volunteers accept pretty much anything you would think of as "electronics" such as computers (along with monitors, printers, etc.), VCRs, stereos, gaming consoles, televisions, and other gadgets. A longer list of acceptable and unacceptable items may be found on the Village's recycling page. * * *
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Beekeeping at Lyman Woods Early
in spring 2013 the Downers Grove Park District installed four new hives
for honeybees in Lyman Woods. Pierce Downer's
Heritage Alliance contributed partial
funding
for this project. The Bee Yard Project included a purchase of
protective suits and masks so that Lyman Woods interpretive program
participants can help with the honey harvest.
The bees at the new Lyman Woods apiary have been hard at work this summer, as have the Lyman Woods staff with junior beekeeping camps and bee activities for all ages.    Honey was harvested from the hives in July and again in September. After the bees were pacified with smoke, the hives were opened and honeycomb-filled frames were removed. The wax caps were cut from the combs and the honey extracted, filtered, and bottled, yielding a nice light-gold honey that was in great demand and has been sold out for this year. A short video of the process of filling the jars may be found at Honey Harvest. Lyman Woods staffer and beekeeper Marge Trocki lent her expertise. The Cook-DuPage Beekeepers Association generously provided funding for four scholarships to the beekeeping camp. Be sure to watch for opportunities next year to learn more about the Lyman Woods honeybees! Lyman Woods and Belmont Prairie
Volunteering
Outdoor Restoration Activities:
Workday
projects include restoring trails with wood chips, removing invasive
brush, collecting and sowing native seed, hand-pulling non-native
plants, and gardening. Most workdays begin at 8:00 am and end at 10:30
am on Saturdays. You must pre-register at least one week in
advance of the scheduled workday.
Safety instruction, tools, safety glasses and work gloves are provided for all volunteers. The number of volunteers may be limited for some workdays due to the sensitivity of the Natural Areas. Volunteers under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. To register for a workday please contact Shannon Forsythe, Manager of Natural Resources and Interpretive Services, at 630-963-9388 or SForsythe@DGParks.org 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, April 19, 2014 8:30 to 11:00 AM Please click here to fill out the required Waiver Form. Meet at 33rd Street Lyman Woods Parking Lot. * * * * * PDHA Special Meeting To Be Announced * * * * * An opportunity exists restore the 1846 Blodgett House, one of the Village's oldest houses, which reflects our rich cultural heritage. PDHA supports such efforts to preserve valuable historic resources for future generations. Click here to learn about the 1846 Blodgett House project. * * * * * Click here to learn
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