In celebration of National Earth Day/Arbor Day, Saturday, April 25, the Village of Homer Glen’s Environment and Parks & Recreation Committees planted a 6’ Bur Oak Tree at Stonebridge Park, with the help of Cub Scout Pack #62, Hawk Patrol. “This is a great opportunity for our local cub scouts to earn a badge and for the village to celebrate our “community and nature…in harmony” states Trustee Margaret Sabo, Chair of the Environment Committee. The Bur Oak tree was donated by Trustee Laurel Ward who explained, “I am happy to donate one of my favorite trees. We are very proud of Stonebridge Park and this is a great way to honor both the park and our environmental ethic as a community”. (Click on thumbnail to enlarge picture.)
Cub Scouts Pack 62 Hawk Patrol assisted with the tree planting at Stonebridge Park and helped clean up Village property located at the northeast corner of 151st and Bell Road (the site of the Village’s Annual Christmas Tree lighting). The Cub Scouts, all residents of Homer Glen attending Goodings Grove School, are working toward earning their Citizenship Badge under the supervision of Scout Leader Cheryl Sudowski. (Click on thumbnail to enlarge picture.)
Roger Ross, a member of the Environment Committee and a Certified Arborist was present at Stonebridge Park to offer guidance and help during the tree planting. He instructed the Cub Scouts and attendees on tree planting, composting, the story of the Bur Oak and interesting facts about the earth, the soil, and what trees do for our environment.
The Bur Oak, the recognized symbol for the Village, is a “quintessential wildlife plant”, strong and mighty providing food and shelter for wildlife, including deer, raccoons, and birds. This year’s Earth Day/Arbor Day celebration supports “Leave No Child Inside”, a Chicago Wilderness Initiative, which encourages children to be out of doors to learn and experience the environment around them, and become supporters and stewards of local nature. (Click on thumbnail to enlarge picture.)
The Arbor Day events began at 9:15 A.M. with clean-up at the corner of 151st Street and Bell Road and continueed with the Tree Planting ceremony in Stonebridge Park, 159th Street and Stonebridge Drive, at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, April 25th.
Will County Earth Day Festival
Will County Earth Day Festival
May 17, 2009
Dellwood Park
Lockport
10 am to 4 pm
Free!