We need 4-8 volunteers to help us collect items and direct traffic, as well as help the Park District monitor the pumpkin smashing. Volunteers are needed from 8:45-11a on Saturday, Nov 2.

Did you know we have another election on November 2? This one is for the Civic Betterment Committee (CBC) Candidates.  These candidates, if elected, would serve in Village offices beginning in 2025.  As with any election, your vote is your voice!  We encourage you to learn more about this election, the voting process, and of course, the candidates views on being green!  Read on for more info!

Did you catch the comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas this week? It has been visible to the naked eye (more helpful with binoculars!) just above the west/southwestern horizon after sunset. If you missed the comet, you have until the end of the month. Then it won't be back this way for 80,000 years. Thanks to reader Ben H. for this comet capture photo!

We are putting a wrap on our OAKtober events!  On Wednesday night, Go Green Glen Ellyn members gathered with others in the community to attend the "Trees on Tap" event at Two Hound Red, sponsored by the Village Environmental Commission.  A full house of enthusiastic tree lovers engaged with an expert panel to learn about the trees in Glen Ellyn, all the benefits they provide, and how to protect them.  It was a wonderful way to wrap up the last 3 weeks of events!  We hope you were able to attend our signature OAKtoberfest event!

We spotted someone doing something green! First Congregational Church usually lights their beautiful bell tower late into the night. But for the migration season, they are turning off the up-lights at 10pm. It's for the birds!

Pic by Karin

Fall is my absolute favorite season, and I don’t even like pumpkin spice! But I do love the crisp fall air, the leaves changing color, the stars being out earlier AND witnessing the presence of migrating visitors from far off lands (yes, birds!). 

What can be a better than a crisp, sunny, fall day spent with friends and family enjoying Maryknoll Park and celebrating our wonderful OAKS! That's right, OAKtoberfest is back this year with things to do for all ages! Read on to see our schedule of events and see all the great sustainable-minded organizations taking part in OAKtoberfest 2024!

Because most disposable hosting items like plastic plates, silverware, cups, and tablecloths CANNOT be recycled, the waste from these events can pile up quickly.  While we have shared some tips earlier this summer, we wanted to share a local option we have used ourselves to help you host greener!  Read on to learn about SCARCE's Green Your Gig program!

Early voting is underway and you can still apply for a vote by mail ballot. Go Green GE is non-partisan, but we want to help get out the vote and encourage everyone to vote for those who share your green values!  Your Vote is Your Voice!

Saturday, October 12 at 10:30 am at Glen Art Theater

Learn how to speak for the trees!

OAKtober Storytime in the Park with Glen Ellyn Public Library at Lake Foxcroft Park Tuesday, OAKtober 1 at 10:30 am

Ahhh-- the fall air is crisp, and October is just around the corner and that means .... OAKtober!  We have been busy working with our community partners to help create a week's plus worth of fun and educational activities for all ages!  We have an OAKtober Storytime for our littlest greenies, a free screening of the classic The Lorax for kids of all ages, and a Trees on Tap discussion with local tree experts at Two Hound Red for the whole family. The Glen Ellyn Park District is hosting tree planting how-to, nature walks and bird watching!  And of course, the signature OAKtober event - OAKtoberfest on Oct 5th! Get out your calendars and make plans to celebrate fall and our magnificent oaks! 

As a 501c3, Go Green Glen Ellyn is a nonpartisan organization and does not support particular candidates or parties. However, as a nonprofit, we are able to support legislation or referendums that are not specific to a particular party.  And one thing we do speak for is the trees!

As our children head back to school (mine just left for her freshman year of college in California!), let's focus on how we can make life better in Glen Ellyn for this generation and the next! Today let's focus on keeping artificial (plastic) turf out of our elementary schools! Learn more about what Go Greeners can do to make positive changes right here in Glen Ellyn!

Go Green Glen Ellyn needs you. Won’t you join us?

Think of Go Green Glen Ellyn as a seedling of a say, an oak tree. The goal is to grow and to be an established presence in the neighborhood, but it may take some time to produce our first acorn.

So, help us grow! Join our mailing list to get signed up for our newsetter. Your contribution to Go Green’s growth can be simply that. Or perhaps you volunteer at a pop up event. Or contact a local representative about a green initiative you heard about from Go Green. Or use and share a tip you learned right here.

Easy Peasy, Greener.

The 2024 Glen Ellyn Native Tree & Shrub Sale is open for orders until 12 pm on September 13th. Explore a wide variety of species designed to enhance your yard and support local wildlife. Click below to learn more and place your order!  

Mark your calendar for pickup on September 28th, from 9 to 11 am at the Frank Johnson Center. Please note that plant purchases won’t be available during pickup.

Around this time of year, many people are buying new shoes for back to school. It can be exciting…a fresh new pair of shoes that feels like you are walking on pillows. However, sometimes we don’t always think of what happens to the old shoes.  In the United States, at least 200 million pairs of shoes end up in landfills each year.  If that shocks your sole (pun intended) then read on.

Unfortunately, we have sad news to report about hens in GE.