writtin Pierce Downer Earth Week “Pledge Tree” The District 58 Pierce Downer community came together for an inspiring and impactful Earth Week, filled with opportunities for students to learn, act, and lead in caring for our environment. Each day brought a new focus: Mindful Monday: Students created a “Pledge Tree,” decorating leaves of native Illinois trees and committing to sustainable actions. Tidy-Up Tuesday: A campus-wide cleanup encouraged stewardship of our shared spac

In his presentation at Greener Grove’s March meeting, Adam Schwartz, Community Engagement Coordinator for The Urban Canopy’s Compost Club, invited us to learn about local food systems, the circular economy, and how the simple act of composting can put you back in touch with the natural cycles we are all a part of.

Data centers are dominating our news headlines as AI use grows and communities across the country grapple with the potential impact to the local environment, energy demand and water use. From left to right: Jacquelyn Casazza (Go Green Glen Ellyn) Chloe Pooler (Greener Grove) and Panelists meet at DG Public Library on February 24, 2026 for our Monthly Meeting. In a panel discussion co-hosted by local environmental advocacy groups Greener Grove, Go Green Glen Ellyn, and Go Gree