Jan. 23, 2024

Join us for our next Greener Grove meeting on Thursday, January 23rd at Lincoln Center.

A greener future starts here.

Reimagining Downers Grove for

the next generation.

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About Greener Grove

Downers Grove is the home we all share. We're a grassroots group of neighbors who want to protect, preserve and create a cleaner, more vibrant, sustainable community where we can all thrive.

Greener Grove is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) and is able to take your tax-deductible donations to help support our efforts. Your donation supports our efforts to educate our community and build partnerships with community leaders.

Upcoming Events

Jan 23– Greener Grove Monthly Meeting: Oak Trees with Dr. Andrew Hipp

Lincoln Center - 7pm

Feb 25– Greener Grove Monthly Meeting

Lincoln Center - 7pm

Mar 25– Greener Grove Monthly Meeting

Lincoln Center - 7pm

Earth Week– April 21-27

Watch Greener Grove’s Home Composting Video Series!

New to composting or in need of a refresher on how to start and maintain a healthy compost pile? Greener Grove founding member Carol...

Recap: 2024 End of Year Celebration

Coming together with likeminded people in a beautiful space, we celebrated our progress and accomplishments towards sustainability in 2024.

Have a Waste-less Holiday

How wasteful are the holidays? During the holidays, the amount of trash the average American produces rises from 5 pounds to 6.25 pounds...

It Takes a Village

If we want to see real change, we need everyone to work together. Whether it's voting for local candidates who are interested in climate action or signing petitions in support of green legislation, you can make a world of difference.

Take Action

A Cleaner Future

When you imagine the future of Downers Grove, what would you like to see? Recycling and compost bins downtown? Electric car charging stations? No more styrofoam takeout containers? More green space? A zero waste store? The possibilities are endless. We want to hear from you!

Tell Us

Green Resources

Give items you no longer use a new life. Check out our list of the nearby organizations that re-sell, re-use, and recycle. Have one to add? Let us know.

Resources