Please join us as Dr. M. Isabel (Bela) Losa Rivera of the Global Tree Conservation Program at the Morton Arboretum describes their work with other botanic gardens to help prevent the extinction of tree species. Dr. Losa Rivera will focus on oaks that are under threat from habitat loss and disease. Oaks are ecologically, economically […]
The Windy City Walkers join the Downers Grove Historical Society and other groups to celebrate Founders Day in Downers Grove with a self-paced walk with written directions and map. Start Time: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. A group walk will begin at 9:30 for those who wish to walk with club members.
This 1 to 1 1/2 hour slow ride is designed for fun and families with young riders. The ride will end in time to honor Abigail Stearns Root (pioneer wife, farmer and DAR) at the Main Street Cemetery at 11:30. Bike check by DGBC (tire pressure, chain lube) at 9:00 AM 10 mile ride starts […]
Spend a spring afternoon at Country in the Park—part of the annual Downers Grove Founders Day celebration. Families will visit with farm animals, play 1850’s pioneer-era games and more! There will also be live music - “Songs of the Civil War” at 12 & 1pm. This event is free.
Willis Johnson, founder of Classic Cinemas, took over operation of the Tivoli Theatre in 1977. As it so happens, the last film he saw at the Tivoli Theatre was the premiere of "History Happens Here: The Tivoli Theatre", the documentary about the history of the Tivoli Theatre and Johnson Family. A Celebration of Life for […]
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