Hi everyone! Quite a few updates to report on…
Bob McMahon/Parks Dept. have started construction of the new walking path and ballfield at Davis Park. Coming soon, solar lighting and black iron fence along Chalkstone.
Christine, President of PC’s student environmental group recruited about 15 students who finished painting the front fence at Fargnoli Park. Looks great and [...]
Reminder that we will be meeting tomorrow night, Tues. 11/10 at 7pm at PC’s Feinstein Center, Room 405, 4th floor.
Topics of discussion will include:
Update on Davis Park projects
Recap on farmers markets
Discuss future tree planting initiatives
Information re: recycling event with City
Update on forming a merchant’s association
Update on Eaton Island project
Miscellaneous/new business (time allowing)
Hope to see you [...]
I know this is a little late, but here are some pictures from the tree planting on October 24. Pictures by Jen Schroth.
Thank you so much to all of the volunteers who helped to ’spruce up’ the neighborhood last Saturday! From painting the fence at Fargnoli Park to cleaning and weeding the tree wells and cleaning the sidewalks on Smith St., everyone’s contribution was greatly appreciated. Special thanks to the project leaders, Everett Brooks and the Johnson [...]
There has been a lot happening! Beginning with the Davis Park ‘revitalization’ project, Bob McMahon, Superintendent of Parks, provided us with some very good news last week. Bob has secured funding for the new walking track, removal of the existing minor league field and installation of a new field, new lighting at the existing little league field and a new [...]
Due to the rainy forecast, we are postponing our clean up and fence painting for tomorrow and have rescheduled for next Saturday, 10/31. Tentative time is 11:00am-1:00pm. More info to follow.
The trees from the PNPP will still be planted tomorrow unless there are high winds. Volunteers are to meet at 315 River Ave. at 10:00 am and see [...]
Valentina from River Ave. is coordinating the Elmhurst tree plantings on October 24th and is looking for volunteers. They will begin at 10 AM at the demonstration site, 315 River Avenue. Valentina can be reached at 359-4836.
There will be a tree planting celebration in honor of Tom Twitchell in Smith Hill this weekend. Folks are meeting on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. starting at 60 Zone Street. Food will be provided after the planting. Please send an email to contact@elmhurstcleanandgreen.org if you would like to help out.
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