2026 4-H Green Communities Tree Project (Kane DuPage)

4-H Green Communities Tree Planting Project in partnership with Kane-DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District

Did you know that Illinois once was home to 14 million acres of trees, but that number has dropped to 5 million due to modern development practices? Illinois 4-H has partnered with Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts to help turn the tide by planting oak trees in dozens of counties across Illinois this spring and we need YOUR help!

We will be planting fire-resistant, native oak species in public spaces where the community can enjoy the benefits. These 25-tree savannas will help rebuild our native ecosystems, 3/4 of an acre at a time. Plus:

Add trees to a local site
Help the environment and your community
Gain service hours for your school and/or a state activity for 4-H records
Build a legacy for future generations to enjoy

Join us:

3 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 (rain date: April 23)
Geneva High School, 416 McKinley Ave, Geneva, IL 60134
Meet at the water tower near the tennis courts

Please register as a family. A few important notes:

An adult/parent/guardian will need to be present for 4-H youth participants under age 16.
- (Please note: 4-H event insurance is not applicable for anyone under the age of 5.)

A few important notes:

An adult/parent/guardian will need to be present for youth under 16.
Feel free to bring tools, such as spades, shovels, trowels, gloves, etc.
Please bring water to drink. Snacks will be provided.
Please wear close-toed shoes, long pants, and dress appropriately for the weather and for getting dirty!
In case of inclement weather, any changes will be sent by email.

Questions? Contact Nancy Reppe at nslep2@illinois.edu or call 630-955-1123.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, contact the event coordinator (above). Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your access needs.

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Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Street Address

Street Address 2

City

State

ZIP

Daytime Phone

Evening Phone

E-mail Address

Please retype your email address. This will be the main form of communication for this event. We ask everyone to enter it again in case of typos. Thank you!

How many ADULTS will be joining us? (Please include yourself in the count)

How many YOUTH will be joining us?

What 4-H Club and/or 4-H SPIN Club are you part of, or how are you connected to University of Illinois Extension? If not affiliated, feel free to mark "N/A" or let us know if you'd like more information about 4-H or another Extension program. Thank you!

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in this program, please request here. We may contact you for more information to help meet access needs.

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