Playing outdoors, in any kind of weather, Carl and his friends always
found ways to have fun. Carl enjoyed participating in games, both formal
on the field of sport contests, and games made up on the spot out in the
woods. Being outside allowed Carl to expand his imagination, and he learned
to see the world as a place to cherish and nurture.
Carl liked many outdoor activities such as camping,
hiking, climbing, and snorkeling. His preferred method of fishing was
not with hook and line, but with a net while snorkeling. Thought it
was more sporting. Carl enjoyed exploring new campgrounds and had a
knack for making new friends where ever he was.
The morning of his last day, Carl went for a hike
with his father through the Upgaard Wildlife Management Area.
Carl spoke at length of his plans to hike the Appalachian Trail after
High School graduation. He stopped to take the picture of the lily pads
shown to the left, commenting “what a good nature shot”.
If we all do little things everyday, to take care
of Mother Nature, everyone can find ways to enjoy the outdoors like
Carl did. The Foundation will sponsor programs that encourage Environmental
Awareness, and that make it easier for everyone to do their bit to preserve
our natural environment.
April 29, 2011 - MEMORIAL TREE DONATIONS
Continued our annual sponsorship of the Darien Arbor Day Celebration by planting 1 tree at Hinsdale South High School and 4 trees at Hinsbrook Park. Butterflies were not quite ready for releasing at the time of the celebration, but will be released later. Cost to The Foundation - $1,500.
September 2010 - ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCIAL GRANTS
- Forest Preserve District of DuPage, in support of their Mighty Acorns program - $2,500.
April 30, 2010 - MEMORIAL TREE DONATIONS
Our fifth year as sponsors of the Darien Arbor Day Celebration, 3 memorial trees were planted at Darien Community Park and 4 at Westwood Park in Darien. Our Lady of Peace grade school and Lace School Green Group raised caterpillars into butterflies that were released at both ceremonies. Fr. Gavin Quinn officiated over the festivities, and blessed each tree. Cost to The Foundation $2,100.
April 24, 2009 - MEMORIAL TREE DONATIONS
For the fourth straight year The Foundation supported the Darien Arbor Day Celebration. Six memorial trees were planted at Westwood Park in Darien. Hinsdale South High School biology class, Lace School Green Group, and Marquette Manor 5th and 6th grades all raised caterpillars into butterflies that were released at the tree plantings. Cost to The Foundation - $1,750.
May 2008 - ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCIAL GRANTS
- Hinsdale South High School Courtyard Project; Darien, IL - $3,000
- Evergreen Elementary School Blooming Earth Garden Project; West Chicago, IL - $500
- Lace Elementary School Fifth Grade Outdoor Education Program; Darien, IL - $1,875
April 25, 2008 - MEMORIAL TREE DONATIONS
This is the third year the foundation has supported the Darien Arbor Day celebration by donating six trees in memory of local residents. Students at two local elementary schools spend the preceding weeks hatching butterflies that they released at the tree plantings. Cost to the Foundation - $1,275.
April 26-27, 2007 - MEMORIAL TREE DONATIONS
The Foundation supported the annual Darien Arbor Day celebration by donating seven trees in memory of local residents. During the two days, different speakers talked about the value of trees to the environment and the upcoming cicada infestation. Over 700 local school children attended the seven plantings! Cost to the Foundation - $1,600.
April, 2006 – GIFT OF CARL COMPOST BIN DRAWING
Through the support of the Darien Environmental Concerns Committee,
30 Compost bins were built and raffled off to residents of Darien,
Illinois. The Lad's and Lassies' preschool class helped with the drawing and entertained the crowd with an Arbor Day song. Approximate
Cost to the Foundation - $600.
Thank you to the businesses who contributed:
Stock Building Supply-Seigles - Mundelien, IL
Home Depot - Darien, IL
Teannas Company - Elmhurst, IL
Below are links with more information regarding the raffle and the importance of composting...
Compost Bin Raffle Information
Using Your Compost Bin
April 2006 - MEMORIAL TREE DONATIONS
The Foundation donated three memorial trees in memory of departed Darien residents. Cost to the Foundation - $750.
Video below memorializes the Arbor Day events!
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Click here to view a slide show of our Arbor Day events!
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