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SUMMARY:Oaks in the Grove
DESCRIPTION:One of the key elements for Pierce Downer when choosing a site to settle was a grove of oaks for timber and firewood. We’ll take a look at these important trees from pre-settlement to today. Discover the many ways humans\, birds\, animals and insects have used and treasured oaks. \nHeather Prince has been a part of the green industry for more than 20 years in numerous facets from public to private. She currently balances a busy freelance writing and teaching schedule with her role as email marketing manager for The Garden of Words and co-founder of Midwest Garden Stories. She firmly believes anyone can garden and everyone will fall in love with plants given the chance.  Follow Heather at www.fearlessgardening.net. \nThis meeting will be held in the Multipurpose Room at the 4500 Belmont Ave\, Downers Grove \nEach attendee will receive a FREE RED OAK SEEDLING (18”-24”) TO EVERY ATTENDEE!  ** \nFounders Day celebrates the history of Downers Grove and the early settlers who founded it.  It entails a week-long series of history-focused events hosted by 8 different community groups coordinated by the Downers Grove Historical Society in partnership with the Downers Grove Museum. \nInfo about the Northern Red Oak \nQuercus rubra: https://mortonarb.org/plant-and-protect/trees-and-plants/northern-red-oak/
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/oaks-in-the-grove/
LOCATION:Downers Grove Recreation Center\, 4500 Belmont Avenue\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515
CATEGORIES:DGHS Event,Educational Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Downers Grove Historical Society":MAILTO:info@downersgrovehistory.org
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SUMMARY:The History and Significance of the American Foursquare
DESCRIPTION:Presented by The Downers Grove Historical Society \nWhen: Wednesday\, April 5\, 2020\nTime: 6:30 social / 7:00 presentation\nLocation:\nEmmett’s Brewing Company\n5200 Main Street\, Downers Grove\nCost: Free \nDave and Amy Gassen will give a presentation on the American Foursquare\, a type of house popular from approximately 1900 to 1930. Some of the topics that will be discussed are the typical characteristics\, the historic significance\, and its prevalence in Downers Grove. \nPlease join us at this fun venue to learn more about this classic home! Food and drinks will be available for purchase\, or just come for a fun and educational evening. \nSpace is limited so reserve a seat using the following link:\nhttps://tinyurl.com/zvtxztz
URL:https://dghistory.org/event/the-history-and-significance-of-the-american-foursquare/
LOCATION:Emmett’s Brewery Company\, 5200 Main Street\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
CATEGORIES:DGHS Event,Educational Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Downers Grove Historical Society":MAILTO:info@downersgrovehistory.org
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