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In memory of 16-year-old Carl Vuillaume, the Gift of Carl Foundation is a 501(c)(3)public charity founded to provide awareness and educational opportunities in the fields of Theater Arts, Literacy, Music and Environmental Education.

The Gift of Carl Foundation provided grant funds to the Darien Garden Club's Sprouts Youth Garden Club for their October...
10/13/2026

The Gift of Carl Foundation provided grant funds to the Darien Garden Club's Sprouts Youth Garden Club for their October "Creatures of the Night" program presented by Incredible Bats! Everyone is welcome to attend this educational program, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is also required so please use the QR code in the flyer below. Hope to see you in October.

Congratulations to Emma from Hinsdale South HS for winning the Carl Vuillaume Memorial Thespian Scholarship for the 2026...
05/28/2026

Congratulations to Emma from Hinsdale South HS for winning the Carl Vuillaume Memorial Thespian Scholarship for the 2026 graduating seniors. Such an impressive resume.

May is a busy time for the Foundation. We held our last Mighty Acorns meeting at Lace School. Approximately 25 3rd and...
05/28/2026

May is a busy time for the Foundation. We held our last Mighty Acorns meeting at Lace School. Approximately 25 3rd and 4th graders spent the year with The Conservation Foundation and us learning all about the outdoors, nature and the environment. Looking forward to a new group of learners in September.

The weather held out for another spectacular Darien Arbor Day! We had over 250 students, teachers and community members...
04/28/2026

The weather held out for another spectacular Darien Arbor Day! We had over 250 students, teachers and community members attend the event this year. Two trees were planted in Hinsbrook Park. Thank you to the City of Darien, Mayor Joe Marchese, Darien Arborist, Darien Park District, Bartlett Trees, Davey Trees, Darien Police Department, Tri-State Fire Department, Indian Prairie Library, The Darien Garden Club, and DGC Sprouts members, Hinsdale South HS Men's and Chamber Choirs, and DuPage County Forest Preserve. Everyone of these groups contributed in some way to make our event a success. Thank you!!

It's almost Arbor Day in Darien...please join us!
04/19/2026

It's almost Arbor Day in Darien...please join us!

Arbor Day!!! Friday April 24th, 9:30 am. Hinsbrook Park in Darien by the Swim & Racquet Club. See the flyer here.
03/18/2026

Arbor Day!!! Friday April 24th, 9:30 am. Hinsbrook Park in Darien by the Swim & Racquet Club. See the flyer here.

Arbor Day 2026! We are busy planning for Darien's 27th annual Arbor Day Celebration. Everyone is invited. Please see ...
02/26/2026

Arbor Day 2026! We are busy planning for Darien's 27th annual Arbor Day Celebration. Everyone is invited. Please see details on the flyer posted here.

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