Berwyn Tree Canopy Initiative
@berwyntrees.org
We are an independent community group working to expand and improve the tree canopy in Berwyn, Illinois.
https://berwyntrees.org
https://berwyntrees.org
gracelandwest.org
October 8, 2025 at 8:51 PM
“In May, analysts at Earth Economics, a nonprofit, studied three of Elizabeth’s microforests and found that for each dollar invested, the public will gain on average $10.90 in benefits like air quality and heat reduction.” www.nytimes.com/2025/07/22/c...
In New Jersey, Benefits Bloom in Tiny Forests
www.nytimes.com
September 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM
“In May, analysts at Earth Economics, a nonprofit, studied three of Elizabeth’s microforests and found that for each dollar invested, the public will gain on average $10.90 in benefits like air quality and heat reduction.” www.nytimes.com/2025/07/22/c...
Our petition asking the City of Berwyn to institute more proactive tree-planting policies: www.change.org/p/create-pro...
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Create Proactive Restorative Tree Planting in Berwyn, Illinois
www.change.org
August 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Our petition asking the City of Berwyn to institute more proactive tree-planting policies: www.change.org/p/create-pro...
Berwyn, Illinois homeowners can request a free try using the Annual Parkway Tree Program Online Application form linked from the City's website: www.berwyn-il.gov/government/d...
August 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Berwyn, Illinois homeowners can request a free try using the Annual Parkway Tree Program Online Application form linked from the City's website: www.berwyn-il.gov/government/d...
Berwyn, Illinois residents can request free parkway trees from the city’s Department of Public Works. Find the “Click Here” graphic for the Annual Parkway Tree Program Online Application on the Public Works Documents » Forestry page on the City of Berwyn website: www.berwyn-il.gov/government/d...
www.berwyn-il.gov
July 1, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Berwyn, Illinois residents can request free parkway trees from the city’s Department of Public Works. Find the “Click Here” graphic for the Annual Parkway Tree Program Online Application on the Public Works Documents » Forestry page on the City of Berwyn website: www.berwyn-il.gov/government/d...
“The Berwyn Tree Canopy Initiative recognizes this and has been encouraging residents to take advantage of Berwyn’s free tree-planting program.” thefulcrum.us/governance-l...
Solutions to an Illinois City's Flooding Issue
Following months of research, canvassing, and listening to community needs, journalists, including Britton Struthers-Lugo, produced solutions-based stories about the challenges faced by the Berwyn, Il...
thefulcrum.us
July 1, 2025 at 11:16 PM
“The Berwyn Tree Canopy Initiative recognizes this and has been encouraging residents to take advantage of Berwyn’s free tree-planting program.” thefulcrum.us/governance-l...
Special thanks to I Love Native Plants for the transportation assistance and Wild Ones West Cook for the Garden for Nature Grant that made this possible!
June 15, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Special thanks to I Love Native Plants for the transportation assistance and Wild Ones West Cook for the Garden for Nature Grant that made this possible!
We got 22 native trees and shrubs planted on the grounds, and we planted a native garden at the corner of 14th of Wesley.
June 15, 2025 at 10:46 PM
We got 22 native trees and shrubs planted on the grounds, and we planted a native garden at the corner of 14th of Wesley.
Grasses & Sedges
Hop sedge - Carex lupulina
Prairie alumroot - Heuchera richardsonii
June grass - Koeleria macrantha
Side-oats-grama-Bouteloua curtipendula
Blue-grama-Bouteloua gracilis
Wildflowers
Spring Beauty- Claytonia virginica
Butterfly weed - Asclepias tuberosa
More TBD!
Hop sedge - Carex lupulina
Prairie alumroot - Heuchera richardsonii
June grass - Koeleria macrantha
Side-oats-grama-Bouteloua curtipendula
Blue-grama-Bouteloua gracilis
Wildflowers
Spring Beauty- Claytonia virginica
Butterfly weed - Asclepias tuberosa
More TBD!
June 12, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Grasses & Sedges
Hop sedge - Carex lupulina
Prairie alumroot - Heuchera richardsonii
June grass - Koeleria macrantha
Side-oats-grama-Bouteloua curtipendula
Blue-grama-Bouteloua gracilis
Wildflowers
Spring Beauty- Claytonia virginica
Butterfly weed - Asclepias tuberosa
More TBD!
Hop sedge - Carex lupulina
Prairie alumroot - Heuchera richardsonii
June grass - Koeleria macrantha
Side-oats-grama-Bouteloua curtipendula
Blue-grama-Bouteloua gracilis
Wildflowers
Spring Beauty- Claytonia virginica
Butterfly weed - Asclepias tuberosa
More TBD!
Here is a partial list of species we'll be planting:
Trees
Nannyberry x 3
Roughleaf dogwood x 2
Redbud x 5
Shrubs
Black chokeberry x 2
Red osier dogwood x 5
Grey dogwood x 5
Trees
Nannyberry x 3
Roughleaf dogwood x 2
Redbud x 5
Shrubs
Black chokeberry x 2
Red osier dogwood x 5
Grey dogwood x 5
June 12, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Here is a partial list of species we'll be planting:
Trees
Nannyberry x 3
Roughleaf dogwood x 2
Redbud x 5
Shrubs
Black chokeberry x 2
Red osier dogwood x 5
Grey dogwood x 5
Trees
Nannyberry x 3
Roughleaf dogwood x 2
Redbud x 5
Shrubs
Black chokeberry x 2
Red osier dogwood x 5
Grey dogwood x 5