Celebrate Earth Day - April 22

In celebration of Earth Day, April 22, the Village’s Sustainability Commission has partnered with School District 109 and Walgreens to bring sustainable activities and curriculum to the classroom. These activities help to increase our community’s environmental awareness and encourage residents to take action to improve energy savings and sustainability.

Next week, students across District 109 will participate in energy conservation activities developed in conjunction with the Village’s Sustainability Commission.

Please visit the Village’s Green Up Deerfield website at www.deerfield.il.us/green for more information and resources. Feel free to share your sustainable experiences by using the #GreenUpDeerfield and #Engage109.

Community Recycling and Shredding Events

Earth Day is coming up! You can try being a little greener by recycling and/or attending the following:

Apr. 19: Electronics Recycling with Walgreens at 200 Wilmot Road from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. - Get more information here.
Apr. 21: Shredding & Electronics Recycling at Coldwell Banker from 8:30-11:30 a.m. - Get more information here.
Apr. 2-22: Shoe Recycling at the Deerfield Public Library during business hours - Get more information here.
Apr. 28: Electronics Recycling with the Deerfield Park District at Deerspring Pool from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. - Get more information here.
Year-round: Shoe Recycling at the Sachs Recreation Center during business hours - Get more information here.
Year-round: Textile Recycling at the West Deerfield Township (drop-box in parking lot) - Get more information here.

Arbor Day Tree Planting - April 27

In celebration of Arbor, April 27, the Village’s Sustainability Commission has partnered with the Deerfield High School Earth Works Club to plant a tree on Arbor Day.

The Village encourages all residents to plant a tree on Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands.

Visit www.Arborday.org for more information about planting and caring for trees.