Did you know April is Earth Month? Celebrate sustainability and environmental stewardship by taking advantage of the upcoming programs, projects, and events throughout April and the summer! If you have any questions, call Public Works at 847-913-2356.
Talkin' Trash Webinars - Rethink: Reduce, Reuse & Recycle - Click for Details
The Village is proud to partner with SWALCO and LRS to provide residents with a FREE three-part mini-series discussing best practices related to curbside composting, recycling, and proper disposal of other items “beyond the bin” (such as electronics, household chemicals, and more).
Registration is required, so please download the flyer or click the links below to register and learn more about each topic.
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April 11 - Curbside Composting
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May 9- Curbside Recycling
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June 13- Beyond the Bin
Spring Lake Park Blue Star Memorial Revitalization - Click for Details
Earlier this year, the Village Board approved the Lincolnshire Garden Club’s plan to revitalize their Blue Star Memorial site, with review by the Park Board, at Spring Lake Park. Celebrating 75 years in Illinois and 60 years in Lincolnshire, the National Garden Clubs Inc. Blue Star Memorials honor all U.S. Armed Servicemembers. Using the Garden Club's recommendations, Public Works began removing current vegetation in March. A path connecting the site to Spring Lake will be installed in April ahead of the new plantings in early May, all weather permitting.
The work at this site will beautify the area, increase awareness and accessibility among the public, and ensure the space respectfully honors our nation’s servicemembers. See below for the project design and removal work!
This project builds on a 500 sq. ft. Monarch Butterfly Waystation Garden that was designed, planted, and labeled by the Lincolnshire Garden Club, in partnership with the Village, last year as part of the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge. This year, a new Waystation Garden will also be installed as part of the designs. These new gardens will be a combined area of 3,000 sq. ft. and will benefit pollinators and serve as inspiration for your home gardens.
Work should be substantially completed by the end of May, weather permitting, followed by the installation of a new memorial marker this fall. Updates will be shared on e-news and social media.
Arbor Day is April 28 - Click for Details
The Village of Lincolnshire was recently recognized as a Tree City USA community for the 34th year in a row. In honor of Arbor Day, the Village will plant a tree at Memorial Park on April 28. Learn more about Arbor Day and how you and your family can celebrate by visiting the resources below:
Celebrate International Compost Awareness Week May 7 - Click for Details
The Village of Lincolnshire and SWALCO will celebrate International Compost Awareness Week with a free Compost Giveaway BYOB (Bring your own Bucket - 20 Gallons per household while supplies last). We'll also provide information on the municipal curbside composting program with a free kitchen countertop bin giveaway, while supplies last.
The Lincolnshire Garden Club will also lead tours and answer questions about the new Monarch Butterfly Waystation Gardens and other revitalization work taking place at Spring Lake Park's Blue Star Memorial, a site dedicated to honoring all U.S. Armed Servicemembers. Attendees will receive pollinator seed packets, while supplies last, for their home gardens!
Download the flyer for more information.
Event Date: Sunday, May 7, 2023
Event Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Spring Lake Park, 49 Oxford Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
