Information | Environmental Action Team
Buffalo Grove is in the center of Chicago Wilderness, an area surprisingly rich in diversity and native species. Would you like to improve our local environment and meet other people with similar interests?
If so, join the Buffalo Grove Park District Environmental Action Team. We launched a floating island on Green Lake which will filter out pollutants to improve water quality and become a haven for native wetland plants and wildlife. Other ideas to improve the environment in Buffalo Grove just need your help in order to be realized.
If you have questions, please contact Jeff Weiss at environmental@bgpkr.org or (847) 224-0965.
Habitat Restoration Project In Buffalo Grove
The Buffalo Grove Park District sponsored a restoration project at Busch Grove Community Park on Saturday, May 30 . The Buffalo Grove Environmental Action Team is leading the work at Buffalo Grove’s largest park and natural area in order to create a healthier habitat for our native plants and animals.
The group cleaned up Busch Grove Community Park by removing litter and invasive plants, and planted native species to improve biodiversity.
For more information on the Environmental Action Team, contact Jeff Weiss at environmental@bgpkr.org or (847) 224-0965.
Potential Issues for Environmental Action Committee
Public Land Issues
- Prairies and Woodlands - Planting natives and controlling invasive plants
- Wetlands - Improved Hydrology and Flood Control
- Biodiversity - Habitat for birds and bats; Monitoring Frogs, Butterflies, etc.
Pollution & Waste Disposal Issues
- Litter
- Recycling and Composting
- Fertilizer and Road Salt Runoff
Other Green Issues
- Green Buildings
- Energy - Conservation and alternative energy sources
- Community Gardening
Click here to view the minutes of the August 26, 2010 meeting.
Click here to view the minutes of the April 1, 2010 meeting.
Click here to view the minutes of the February 25, 2010 meeting.
Click here to view the minutes of the November 19, 2009 meeting.
Click here to view the minutes of the October 15, 2009 meeting.
Click here to view the minutes of the August 20, 2009 meeting.
Click here to view the minutes of the May 14, 2009 meeting.
Click here to view the minutes of the April 16, 2009 meeting.
Click here to view the minutes of the March 19, 2009 meeting.
Click here to view the minutes of the February 19, 2009 meeting.
Pictures from the April 25 Electronics Recycling Event.
