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Pierce Downers Heritage Alliance has an action
oriented philosphy. We are involved in numerous
projects to directly affect the preservation of our
natural and cultural heritage. From organizing
work parties for the "Highway Adoption
Program," to a continuing involvement in
Lyman Woods, Belmont Prairie, and working toward
sensible management of redevelopment, the Alliance
gets involved hands-on.
Lyman
Woods
PDHA
is active in supporting projects, activities, and
programs at Lyman Woods. Members volunteer at the
interpretation center, assist in cutting brush,
cleaning trails, and monitoring wildlife
activity.
Belmont
Prairie
Belmont
Prairie is a surviving tall grass prairie, which
PDHA has worked to protect for future generations. Continuing
threat of encroachment requires constant monitoring
and preparedness for action.
Highland
Avenue Adopt-A-Highway
As
part of our contribution to preserving the entrance
and perimeter of Lyman Woods Forest Preserve, the
Alliance has volunteered to participate in the
national Adopt-A-Highway program. Our adopted
highway segment is Highland Avenue from 39th Street
north to 31st Street in Downers Grove, IL. We can
always use the help of volunteers during our
quarterly cleanup sessions.
Clean
up days for 2008 are Saturdays, April 12, June 21, August 23, and
October 25 from 8:30 until 10:30 am. We meet at the 33rd Street Lyman
Woods Parking Lot.
Downers
Grove Coalition for Managed Redevelopment
The
city is continuing the process of adopting new ordinances
that will significantly affect our community. In
order to support the better management of
redevelopment in Downers Grove, PDHA has become a
founding member of the Downers Grove Coalition for
Managed Redevelopment. Go to www.dgcmr.org
to find more about this important initiative.
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