Elmhurst Hospital receives Conservation@Work certification

Elmhurst Hospital became the latest campus to receive Conservation@Work certification by The Conservation Foundation, recognizing the hospital for its environmentally friendly landscaping features.

Conservation Foundation Program Director Jim Kleinwachter presented the hospital with a Conservation@Work sign at a brief ceremony on Wednesday, November 11. Mayor Steve Morley also attended the ceremony.

"The Elmhurst Hospital property shows a commitment to sustainability, both inside the building and outdoors on the grounds, " Kleinwachter said. "They have installed a landscaping style that is environmentally friendly and also good for stormwater management."

The Conservation@Work concept - using hardy Midwest plants as well as other techniques to capture and clean rainwater - has been eagerly embraced by workplaces because it saves on upkeep costs, reduces the amount of mowing and chemicals used in their landscape, helps control stormwater, and creates a beautiful haven for birds, butterflies and other wildlife.

The Conservation Foundation also helps homeowners reduce maintenance by creating native habitats for wildlife in their own backyards with the Conservation@Home program.

The Conservation Foundation is one of the region's largest and oldest private conservation organizations, with more than 4,000 members and donors, and more than 500 volunteers who contribute 20,000 hours per year.

Work is focused in DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will Counties to preserve and restore nature in your neighborhood. Find out more at theconservationfoundation.org.