Following are links to organizations that you may find interesting and helpful.

Local environmental & historic organizations:

Morton Arboretum Benefits of Trees
Chicago Region Trees Initiative
Chicago Wilderness
DuPage Monarchs Project
Friends of the Edwards House in Downers Grove, IL – website
Friends of the Edwards House in Downers Grove, IL – Facebook
Greener Grove
Downers Grove Heritage Preservation Corporation
Downers Grove Park District Museum
Downers Grove Park District Nature Center
Downers Grove Historical Society
Village of Downers Grove Community Development Department
Midwest Invasive Plant Network
DuPage Wild Ones
The Nature Conservancy
Illinois Environmental Council
Environmental Defense Fund
The Conservation Foundation
Chicagoland Environmental Network

Educational resources and guides:


>> Water conservation -

Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of Ms. Elizabeth Miller and her student Cheryl:
How to Save Every Drop

Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of Mrs. April McVey's 5th Grade Class,
Cleary Mountain Union Free School District:
Water Conservation for Kids

Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of Suka and Kate Jackson in San Diego, CA:
How To Save Water In Daily Life

Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of Lynette Brown and her daughter Ava:
The Clean Water Act, a video presentation

Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of Courtney McNally:
Home Water Conservation


>> Energy conservation -


Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of Matt Hope:
Electricity Rates in the US

Environmental Education
link
provided courtesy of
John Markson:
LED vs. CFL vs. Incandescent: Save Money and Energy

Environmental Education
link
provided courtesy of Joni Croce, Outreach Coordinator, Keen’s Buildings:
A Guide to Eco-Friendly Downsizing and Minimalist Living

Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of Tom Coner,  AI Horizon: Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Programing:
Energy Conservation for Kids

Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of Ashley Jones, Community Coordinator, Berkeley, CA:
Reducing Your Digital Carbon Footprint in the Wake of Covid-19

Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of Olivia Miller:
21 Useful Tips To Save Energy This Summer

Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of Hannah Davis:
A Guide to Global Internet Energy Usage

>> Recycling and sustainability -

Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of
Lara Faye:
Eco-Friendly Guide to Managing Old Phone Cases

Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of
Autumn Sanders:
Beyond the Bin: A Definitive Guide to Recycling Plastic Packaging

Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of Yazmin & Kelsey Casal:
Green Guide to Selling, Donating and Recycling Old Clothing

Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of William Moore:
How Cars Are Recycled

Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of Liam Williams:
Where To Recycle Tires + State-by-State Disposal Fees

Environmental Education
link
provided courtesy of Liam Williams:
How to Safely Get Rid of 50 Household Items

Environmental Education
link
provided courtesy of Mykael Ray:
How to Be Environmentally Friendly in a Home With Kids

Environmental Education
link
provided courtesy of Anna Quinn and her daughter:
Ways to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Your Plastic Containers

Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of Mary Alston:
Green Solutions for your Home and Family

Environmental Education
link
provided courtesy of Tyler at GreenTeensClub.Org:
Recycle home appliances

Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of Kayla Russell & Cathy:
Proper disposal of batteries

Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of Edelyn Cali:
Recycling 101: How & Why You Should Recycle

Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of Kathleen Clark and Aubree at mycozygarden.com:
The Sustainability Guide for College Students on a Budget

Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of Mari Williams, Junior Researcher, Wilkes Institute for Environmental Sciences and Sustainability:
Complete Guide to Electronic Waste Recycling

Environmental Education
link
provided courtesy of Oliver Smith:
A Guide to Recycling

Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of Sophia and Andrea Gomez:
A Glass Recycling Guide


Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of
Yvonne McQuarrie:
How to Be Sustainable in College: 18 Green Tips for Students


Environmental Education
link
provided courtesy of
LouAnne Taylor:
Ways To Make Your Home More Environmentally Sustainable

Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of
Lindsay Allen
:
Guide To Recycling Furniture and Appliances

Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of Alex Kelly
:
13 Awesome Uses for Your Old Smartphone



>> General -


Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of Ms. Elizabeth Miller & her student Joana:
How Data Science Can Help Fight Climate Change

Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of Mari Williams,
Junior Researcher, Wilkes Institute for Environmental Sciences and Sustainability:
Going solar for your business - 101

Environmental Education links
provided courtesy of
Emma Whitney:
Beekeeping Therapy for Seniors and Veterans  &
Local veteran helps other veterans through beekeeping.

Environmental Education link
provided
courtesy of Leslie Brooks:
Sustainable Cinema

Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of Ricardo Daniel, Tree Service Search in
Boca Raton, FL:
A History of Trees

Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of Emily Moore, lawn and garden blogger in Greensboro, NC:
55 Arboretums Everyone Should Put on Their Bucket List

Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of Hillary Chazen:
The Eco-Friendly Guide for Airbnb Hosts
by Dan Perlman

Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of Michelle & Katie Bass:
An Environmental Conservation Guide

Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of
Mitchell Cruickshank:
Teaching Kids to Care for the Environment

Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of
Julio Paternina:
Asbestos contamination in the water supply


Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of
David Wright:
Starting a green business

Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of
Andrei Kurtuy:
Finding a green career

Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of
Stephen Mash:
Kids environmental education guide


Environmental Education link
provided courtesy of
James S. Dent:
How to Plan an Eco-Friendly Wedding


Note:
Opinions expressed by the foregoing organizations and individuals should not necessarily be regarded as opinions of Pierce Downer's Heritage Alliance.