Articles filed under Glen Ellyn Countryside Park District
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Curling, ice skating and Disney characters add to Frozen Fest fun in Glen Ellyn
Jan 15, 2023 9:07 AM - Children and their parents got a chance to enjoy the outdoors with curling and skating on synthetic ice along with characters from the Disney movie "Frozen" during Frozen Fest Saturday in Glen Ellyn. -
State grants awarded to DuPage County park districts and forest preserves
Jul 13, 2022 2:41 PM - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has awarded more than $5.3 million in state grants to park districts and forest preserves throughtout DuPage County. -
Glen Ellyn Gators swim team is the largest summer team in the Chicago area
Jun 22, 2022 7:22 PM - Small town Glen Ellyn sports teams are on fire, from three high school state championship titles this year, to the biggest summer swim team in the Chicago area! -
Glen Ellyn's Holiday Walk & Tree Lighting returns Nov. 26
Nov 22, 2021 11:43 AM - The Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce will host its 45th annual Holiday Walk and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 26. A tradition since 1975, the holiday walk was canceled last year due to the pandemic. -
Glen Ellyn Park District to host free Earth Day Fair April 28
Apr 11, 2019 5:29 PM - Earth Day celebrates our planet and reminds us of our important role in keeping it healthy. "In Glen Ellyn, we use this special day to highlight 'green' advances that are being made in our community," said Renae Frigo, naturalist for the Glen Ellyn Park District. "It also helps us showcase what others are doing to protect our environment, and to share ways that people can make a difference." -
Glen Ellyn Park District seeks Citizens' Finance Committee membersApr 4, 2019 5:31 PM - Glen Ellyn Park District is seeking volunteers to serve on the Citizens' Finance Committee, which reviews aspects of the district's finances and budget to help guide the board's future decision making.
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DuPage County park board racesApr 3, 2019 12:16 AM - X- denotes vote leaders as of press time. #- denotes too close to call. All results are unofficial and do not include write-in votes. Addison Park District
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Glen Ellyn Park District purchases land near Manor Park
Mar 6, 2019 8:01 PM - The Glen Ellyn Park District board approved the purchase of four parcels of land adjoining Glen Ellyn Manor Park for $475,000 from B.R. Ryall YMCA. -
Search for wildlife and learn about restoration efforts at a free guided nature walk
Jan 18, 2019 10:46 AM - Meet for relaxed, guided walks around Glen Ellyn parks and preserve this winter and spring. Learn about the efforts underway to improve the natural features, while also searching for interesting plants and wildlife. Walks range from 1 hour to 1.5 hours and will be held rain, snow or shine. -
Join in lunar eclipse viewing and night hike with Glen Ellyn Park District
Jan 8, 2019 8:14 PM - On Sunday, Jan. 20, a special event will take place in the winter night skies -- a total lunar eclipse! "We're inviting the community to come and view this amazing celestial event," said Jeannie Robinson, assistant superintendent of recreation services with the Glen Ellyn Park District. Robinson and Renae Frigo, a naturalist with the Glen Ellyn Park District, will be on hand to answer questions and keep things running smoothly during the evening.
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