Village Links of Glen Ellyn 1967-2018 Village Links of Glen Ellyn - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Village Links of Glen Ellyn 1967-2018

Village Links of Glen Ellyn 1967-2018 27 hole golf facility owned by the Village of Glen Ellyn established 1967 Operates without any tax dollars

Village Links of Glen Ellyn

Joined the ACSP 1991 Environmental Planning Wildlife and Habitat Management Chemical Use Reduction and Safety 1981 Water Conservation Water Quality Management Outreach and Education 1 st public golf course in the nation to be designated a Certified Wildlife Sanctuary Golf Course 1993 2001

Village Links of Glen Ellyn – A 25 year Case Study 40 acres of woodland, wetland, prairie and pond buffers.

5,000 + cavity nesting native birds fledged since 1991.

Golf course to table Micro-greens Herbs Seasonal produce Cut flowers

Monarchs in the rough – Audubon International

1. The look of your property improves. 2. It’s fun for staff. 3. It’s a good way to involve the public. 4. It can save you money. 5. You look like a hero to your community. 6. You receive national and local recognition. 7. There is additional revenue from guests. 8. You are viewed as a conservation and environmental expert. 9. You will love going to work. 10. It’s the right thing to do.