The 2030 Plan recommends: Godfrey‘s regional identity. The HeartLands Conservancy is excited to announce the changes and improvements outlined Protect resources. The return natural of the Tree Stewards volunteer program, where in the 2030 Plan require careful Village is richwill in active recreation volunteers help look after and take care of new coordination treessports) in our with communities. of Tree so that the Village may (team 278 acresOur of second class successfully Stewards will beconservation trained through Stewardscontinue the ongoing parkland and the of our Tree development and expansion of the Training Program, a free,including six week course that educates natural sites (1,205 acres, system, participants aboutconservation). trees, their benefitspark and care, andprogramming, and 597 acres in private human resources. provides practical, hands-on learning in six key areas: In an area rich in natural resources
contact Jenny Reiman, Resilient Communities Program Manager, at 618-566-4451 x 16 jenny.reiman@ heartlandsconservancy.org.
with over 7,700 acres of undulating • Tree identification forests and over 270 acres in • Biology wetlands, protection of the tree • Soils canopy and watershed ranked high • Planting with the community. • Pruning • Insects Diseases More parks&on the east side. Increase the number of smaller parks located near or connected to neighborhoods, especially the east side. Embrace the Village’s riverfront. Did you know Godfrey has 4.4 miles of riverfront? What an opportunity!
Special thanks to the Village of Tree Stewards & HLC Staff Distributing Trees Godfrey residents, Mayor Michael J. McCormick, elected officials, administrators Rich Beran, Village Engineer, Chris Logan, Director Training will be held in person at the HeartLands of Parks & Recreation, and Todd Conservancy office on Tuesday evenings from Schubert, Past Director of Parks & 6:00pm - 8:00pm between August 9 and September Recreation, community staff, will take place on Saturday, October 20. leaders, “Graduation” and stakeholders, for1st without their at Arlington Wetlands, where the class will help insight, support and improve enthusiasm, wildlife habitat by planting native tree thickets HeartLands Conservancy in thecould sand prairie. not have completed the plan. With Save theand date for an informational session! gratitude to Metro East Park Ontheir Tuesday, August 2nd from 6:30-7:30pm, come by Recreation District for generous our main office support through their grant program(29 E Main St., Belleville, IL 62220) to learn more about the Tree Steward Program. to assist communities.
Fifty-one miles of bicycle facilities and pedestrian connectivity. There are currently 18 miles of bicycle facilities and walking trails (including the Sam B. Vadalabene Great River Road Bike Trail at 4.4 miles of Godfrey River frontage). HLC completed the Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan for Godfrey a few years ago, and it was incorporated as part Tree Stewards & HLC Staff Loading Trees donated to Fairmont City of the plan. Increase and formalize public/ private partnerships to put the plan into action, increase community vitality, and further develop
No prior experience is needed to become a Tree Steward. We ask that Tree Stewards provide 24 hours of volunteer service throughout the year in community forests, parks, and HLC projects such as at the Swansea To discuss community or Exploration Garden. If you are interested in being a Tree Steward, email Belinda McAllister, park planning opportunities, belinda.mcallister@heartlandsconservancy.org, to receive more information and register for training.
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