Historic Wagner Farm / TrueNorth Educational Cooperative : Bee Keeping Expansion This project was created to expand Historic Wagner Farm ’ s beekeeping operation , allowing for more visitors to assist with and learn about the beekeeping process . Thanks to the funding from this grant , Historic Wagner Farm acquired essential resources such as bees , beekeeping tools , and a honey extractor , enabling the expansion of bee colonies and the efficient extraction of honey . Increased involvement of 4-H members , college interns , and volunteers has provided an educational opportunity for the community and a crucial support to the success of the program , while the addition of more bee suits has allowed a greater number of visitors to participate . ▪
Greener Glenview : Hidden in Plain Sight – How Noise , Artificial Light , and Traffic Impact the Environment and Human Health The Hidden in Plain Sight project aimed to inform community members how pollutants such as noise , artificial light and traffic can impact their daily lives . Greener Glenview sponsored three library programs , one on each topic . Funding was provided for videography and promotions . Greener Glenview remains steadfast in its commitment to educating the public on these critical issues .
Park Center Preschool : Discovery and Learning through Multicultural Play Project The objective for this project was to create an inclusive learning environment that meets the needs of a diverse student body . The Judy Beck Grant aided in the purchase of multicultural items such as books , dolls , puppets , puzzles , CDs , world carpets and toys , and helped procure in-house visitors with cultural items , experiences , dress and instruments .
The Grove : Grove Green Girls Program and Community Outreach The Grove sought to develop two volunteer groups : Grove Green Girls and The Enclave at The Grove . The Grove Green Girls group empowers young women through exploration of nature and fostering personal and professional development . The Enclave group contributes to land clearing and planting for habitat restoration . The Judy Beck Grant funded supplies and tools that provided a variety of restoration opportunities including activities for a wider range of people .
Greener Glenview : Launch of Natural Habitat Glenview Through education and collaboration , Greener Glenview planned to support individual properties in becoming Certified Wildlife Habitats through the National Wildlife Federation , with the ultimate goal of Glenview being named the second Illinois municipality to achieve certification as a National Wildlife Federation Community Wildlife Habitat . This project is ongoing , and it can take up to several years to receive certification . However , sustainable progress has been made as Greener Glenview ran events , presentations , and collaborations throughout the year .
Historic Wagner Farm / TrueNorth Educational Cooperative : Bee Keeping Expansion This project was created to expand Historic Wagner Farm ’ s beekeeping operation , allowing for more visitors to assist with and learn about the beekeeping process . Thanks to the funding from this grant , Historic Wagner Farm acquired essential resources such as bees , beekeeping tools , and a honey extractor , enabling the expansion of bee colonies and the efficient extraction of honey . Increased involvement of 4-H members , college interns , and volunteers has provided an educational opportunity for the community and a crucial support to the success of the program , while the addition of more bee suits has allowed a greater number of visitors to participate . ▪