The U.S. EPA and Chicago Wilderness honored it with a Conservation and Native Landscaping Award for being one of the Chicago region's best environmental efforts.
During last summer's drought, volunteers from local businesses and clubs were sweating as they shoveled dirt and planted native plants in the soil at the Niles Community Rain Garden. Their efforts have won a Chicago-wide award. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, and Chicago Wilderness, a regional environmental alliance, honored the Niles Community Rain Garden with one of its annual Conservation and Native Landscaping Awards. Chosen due to volunteers, flooding prevention "The Village of Niles’ Community Rain Garden was chosen...because of its exceptional ecological and educational value. It is a community asset that helps reduce flooding by absorbing stormwater. Additionally, this garden has done a tremendous job of …
Event will focus on how rain barrels help reduce flooding; you can learn how to create a rain garden in your yard.
As residents emerge from a rain-soaked past few weeks, Coca-Cola Refreshments, which has a Niles location, has a gift for them. On Saturday, Coca-Cola is hosting an event at Culver School, 6901 W. Oakton, Niles, to show residents how rain barrels can help save money and protect homes. Speakers will also tell how to create a rain garden in your yard, which can reduce flooding at your home and, if enough residents do it, in an entire neighborhood. Coca-Cola is also giving away 125 rain barrels to Niles residents, in honor of the company's 125th anniversary, which is this month. "You will learn about water sustainability, you will learn about Culver's future rain garden, you will have the opportunity to have a free cupcake celebrating Coca …
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2:24 pm on Saturday, May 21, 2011
Thank you, Coca-Cola,village of Niles,Aquabarrel & all who were involved in this project for the Rain barrel that I received today ! more ›
For Earth Week, we scout places that show Niles' environmentally-friendly side.
To celebrate Earth Week, we found quite a few earth-friendly efforts around Niles to photograph for the weekly photo gallery. Check out the solar panels, rain garden, energy-efficient lighting and more.
Jac Charlier
2:24 am on Saturday, January 5, 2013
Another great example of a citizen-led and community-based project...with residents and businesses working together. Great job and kudos to all those involved then and now. more ›