Berwyn Tree Canopy Initiative | Berwyn, Illinois
We will be at Proksa Park for the 2024 Juneteenth Spirit Fest on Sunday, June 23rd from 1 to 5 pm. We hope to see you there!
Last year’s event was lots of fun. Come see us at our booth where we will be hosting a find-a-leaf scavenger hunt for the kids — plus a chance to get any tree questions you might have, answered in person!
Did you know we almost lost a Berwyn Park?
Serenity Park was slated for a 12/12/23 Berwyn City Council vote to be REMOVED and paved over for a ‘temporary’ parking lot—with only a few days notice. This would have included cutting down five trees that were planted in the last year.
But community members—including the Berwyn Tree Canopy Initiative—swiftly reached out to the Berwyn City Council, held a park rally, and the mayor removed the item from the meeting agenda.
Here is the original call for action from the Serenity Park Community Gardens:
This is a great example of why we all need to keep our eyes on the ball. YOUR VOICE MAKES A DIFFERENCE. Big props to Berwyn community members who spotted this and took quick action to make our feelings known, and save Serenity Park!
Berwyn Tree Canopy Initiative | Berwyn, Illinois