In Northbrook, ticks are most active in the Spring from April through June. These parasitic arachnids are most commonly found around wooded areas, tall grass or brush. Infected ticks are known to transmit diseases through their bites. It is best to always check for ticks after being in natural spaces, such as areas located in Wood…
Northbrook is First Park District in Illinois to Earn Cooperative Sanctuary Program Certification from Audubon International
The Northbrook Park District is the first park district in Illinois whose parks have earned the certification of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program, a distinction conferred to organizations that demonstrate environmental achievements and leadership. Techny Prairie Park and Fields and Wood Oaks Green Park met the rigorous standards required for the certification by Audubon International.…
Burr Oak Removed from Village Green
Sadly, a burr oak tree had to be removed Tuesday from Village Green Park. Arborists from SavATree Nels Johnson Tree Experts were called to remove the damaged branches, and they determined that the top of the main leader, or tree stem, had a substantial amount of rot and was not structurally sound.…
Northbrook Park District Named Best of the Best in 2022
Northbrook Park District was presented with three awards on Friday, October 14, 2022 by the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) – 15 Year Commissioner Service, Best Friend of Illinois Parks and Best Green Practices. This annual program provides a public platform to thank those who give so generously of their time, talents and resources…
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Northbrook Park District Awarded $690,000 in ComEd Energy Efficiency Grants
Northbrook Park District is slated to receive $689,967.50 from ComEd to install energy-efficient lighting throughout District facilities and parks. In addition to covering the costs of labor and materials for lighting upgrades, projected energy savings are estimated to be $135,616 annually. These savings represent approximately 28% of the District’s pre-COVID-19 electric usage in 2019. The…
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ComEd Awards Energy Grant to Techny Prairie Activity Center
A nearly $25,000 grant from ComEd will assist the Northbrook Park District in reaching sustainability goals for the new Techny Prairie Activity Center—TPAC. The District’s Parks and Planning Division received $24,812.21 from the ComEd Energy Efficiency Program for the construction of TPAC, which opened its doors January 1. The grant was awarded in recognition of…
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New Northbrook Park District Activity Center Earns Prestigious Net Zero Energy Building Designation
$1.78 million grant from Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation for high sustainability standards to fund energy efficient facility A generous $1.78 million grant to the Northbrook Park District ensures its new Activity Center will achieve Net Zero Energy building status, by generating as much renewable energy as the building needs to operate. The funding, from…
Northbrook Park District Breaks Ground on New Activity Center
Setting sights on a future of active play, health and fitness for the community, Northbrook Park District officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, July 10 for the new Activity Center at Techny Prairie Park and Fields. Incorporating the Northbrook Park District’s Mission of environmental stewardship, the Activity Center will be constructed as a Net Zero…
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