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Ackerman Park

6/4/08 - Trees safe after Glen Ellyn park district reversal, Daily Herald - But, we're not out of the woods yet! Read the article...

Read what happened at the May 20 Park District Board Meeting - www.saveackermanwoods.com

5/21/08 - Glen Ellyn rejects outcry to save trees,
Daily Herald

5/20/08 - Agenda for the May 20 Park District Board Meeting

The REAL facts about Ackerman Woods: Corrections to the Park District 'fact' sheet

Ackerman Park facts and a Citizen's letter to members of the Glen Ellyn Village and Park District Boards In light of recent concerns about the loss of native woodlands on publicly-owned land at Ackerman Park, the Citizens for Glen Ellyn Preservation Environmental Committee has compiled important information.

Revitalizing Downtown Glen Ellyn
Read more of our mission statement for the historic business district.

Facts about the proposed amendments to the Tree Preservation Ordinance The shocking loss of thousands of trees over the last 5 years alone is testimony to the need for stronger regulation of our community forest.

New Look for the Main Street Recreation Center


PRESS RELEASE: Does Glen Ellyn Still Need The Civic Betterment Party? (pdf)
Thursday, June 5th, 7:30 - 9 pm, Faith Lutheran Church
What is the Civic Betterment Party, what is the nominating process, and what purpose does it serve? Dean Clarke, President of the Civic Betterment Party, will explain how the Civic Betterment Party functions in Glen Ellyn, for preparation of the election in April 2009.

upcoming events

Three great window webinars!
Produced by Clem Labine's Traditional Building, Clem Labine's Period Homes, and the Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference.
#1: Windows and Historic Preservation Projects, May 22, 2:00 p.m.
#2: The Dos and Don'ts of Traditional Windows, July 22, 2:00 p.m.
#3: The Science of Wooden Windows, October 9, 2:00 p.m.

article of the month

Preservation = Conservation Preservationists and environmentalists have found their concerns to be remarkably similar. The modern teardown trend has had a much greater impact on our well-being than just the loss of historic architecture and greenspace.

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next citizen's meeting
Date: Thursday, September 4th
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 pm
Place: Faith Lutheran Church

Meetings are usually held the first Thursday of every month at Faith Lutheran Church. Enter from the church parking lot through the rear, northeast door.
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Past Meeting Minutes
august 2008
June 2008
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