Glen Ellyn Sustainability

06/16/2026

Nothing makes summer more magic than fireflies. How can we encourage more of them? We are looking forward to this!

They light up our summer evenings and create a sense of wonder and awe. Join Jennifer Rydzewski, Xerces Society Ambassador, to explore the world of fireflies, their life histories, threats, and simple actions you can take to help conserve them. The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is an international nonprofit organization that protects the natural world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats.

Wed, Jun 24, 2026; 7:00 PM
800 N Main St, Glen Ellyn, IL
Sign up here: https://www.sierraclub.org/illinois/river-prairie

05/19/2026

Beaver madness in Glen Ellyn!

It's all about beavers at our program on Wednesday, May 27. For details see our calendar here: https://www.sierraclub.org/illinois/river-prairie
Photo by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

05/01/2026

Today is the day to give to help bring a Native American Cultural & Environmental Center to Glen Ellyn.

Giving DuPage Days is Just Around the Corner
Give where you live. You can donate to the McKee Group Inc. in one of two ways.

1. Mail-in your Donation to the McKee Preservation Group, Inc. from April 17 to May 1 directly to Giving DuPage:

Giving DuPage
421 N County Farm Rd.
Wheaton, IL 60187

2. Donate online on May 1, for one day only using the following link:
https://www.givingdupageday.org/organizations/mckee-preservation-group-inc

UPCOMING EVENTS
TRUE WELNESS, NURTURING BODY, SOUL AND PLANET
Visit the McKee Preservation Group Table
Saturday May 2nd
Science of Spirituality International Meditation Center
4105 Naperville Rd, Lisle, IL 60532
Join us for a complimentary half-day retreat dedicated to inner and outer wellness.
Keynote Speaker, Alison Paul, from The Conservation Foundation:
“Nurture Nature: Helping the Earth that Heals Us”

NATIVE AMERICAN MOUND GARDEN PLANTING EVENT
May 23, 11AM-2PM
Grounds of the Stacy’s Tavern Museum
557 Geneva Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

This event is a unique opportunity for the entire family to take part in creating and planting a Native American Mound Garden on the historic grounds of the Stacy’s Tavern Museum. What’s a few hours of your time worth?
• Learn a renewable method of environmentally friendly farming that was practiced by the Native Americans for centuries.
• Watch the garden you create grow and produce corn, beans and squash (known by Native Americans as the 3 sisters).
• Help add to an ancient heirloom seedbank.
• Create a living STEM classroom comparing an indigenous and settler’s way of farming.

04/29/2026

Thanks to Glen Ellyn Village staff for their fast response.

Crews are actively assisting with any fallen trees and branches due to today's storm. For emergencies, please call 911. To report downed branches or other issues, please use SeeClickFix: https://www.glenellyn.org/394/SeeClickFix-Reporting-Tool

04/28/2026

You can also give by credit card before the May 1st event to give the campaign some early momentum. This way you will have more impact!

Giving DuPage Days is Just Around the Corner
Give where you live. You can donate to the McKee Group Inc. in one of two ways.

1. Mail-in your Donation to the McKee Preservation Group, Inc. from April 17 to May 1 directly to Giving DuPage:

Giving DuPage
421 N County Farm Rd.
Wheaton, IL 60187

2. Donate online on May 1, for one day only using the following link:
https://www.givingdupageday.org/organizations/mckee-preservation-group-inc

UPCOMING EVENTS
TRUE WELNESS, NURTURING BODY, SOUL AND PLANET
Visit the McKee Preservation Group Table
Saturday May 2nd
Science of Spirituality International Meditation Center
4105 Naperville Rd, Lisle, IL 60532
Join us for a complimentary half-day retreat dedicated to inner and outer wellness.
Keynote Speaker, Alison Paul, from The Conservation Foundation:
“Nurture Nature: Helping the Earth that Heals Us”

NATIVE AMERICAN MOUND GARDEN PLANTING EVENT
May 23, 11AM-2PM
Grounds of the Stacy’s Tavern Museum
557 Geneva Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

This event is a unique opportunity for the entire family to take part in creating and planting a Native American Mound Garden on the historic grounds of the Stacy’s Tavern Museum. What’s a few hours of your time worth?
• Learn a renewable method of environmentally friendly farming that was practiced by the Native Americans for centuries.
• Watch the garden you create grow and produce corn, beans and squash (known by Native Americans as the 3 sisters).
• Help add to an ancient heirloom seedbank.
• Create a living STEM classroom comparing an indigenous and settler’s way of farming.

04/28/2026

This is what caused yesterday's high wind event.

During the late morning and early afternoon hours of April 27, a powerful wake low moved across the Great Lakes region leading to a 1 to 2 hour period of damaging non-thunderstorm winds at any given location. Measured wind gusts ranged from 45 to 77 mph in the wake low across the region, with the ...

04/23/2026

Senator Laura Ellman, Dark Skies champion.

The official legislative site of Illinois State Senator Laura Ellman

04/20/2026

On May 2nd at SCARCE, where eco-minded green thumbs gather.

04/16/2026

Some things we can do to save the night.

International Dark Sky Week is almost here (April 13–20, 2026)!

From better sleep to thriving wildlife and star-filled skies, the night supports life in ways we’re only beginning to understand. But with light pollution on the rise, protecting the night has never been more important.

The good news? There are simple, meaningful ways to get involved, no matter where you are.

✨ Join a virtual event
✨ Add your voice with a proclamation or pledge
✨ Contribute to Globe at Night
✨ Host your own celebration

Whether you take one small step or many, you’re part of a global movement to protect the night.

Explore all the ways to get involved in our new blog post: https://bit.ly/4bwAehV

04/16/2026

It's Dark Sky Week!

International Dark Sky Week kicks off TODAY and excitement is building around the world.

We’re already seeing incredible momentum, with over 200 events registered globally, from star parties and night hikes to community gatherings and virtual talks. This is what it looks like when people come together to celebrate and protect the night.

We can’t wait to see what you get up to this week!

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Learn more about International Dark Sky Week here: https://idsw.darksky.org