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July-August
City of Elgin
2023 Newsletter
Request a Free Tree for Your Parkway by August 15th
Did you know? The City of Elgin has a program available to residents where they can request a free tree be
planted in their parkway. The parkway is the area between the sidewalk and street. Elgin's free tree planting
program was developed to sustain our neighborhood forests and provide value to properties.
The city opens the application twice per year, once in the spring and once in the fall. The city will have 500
trees available for the program this year. This program is first-come first-served, so make sure to submit your
application early.
Visit cityofelgin.org/treeplanting to view the list of species selected for this year and fill out the tree bank
request and tree selection form.
Deadline to apply for Fall Planting: August 15
Participate in the City’s Waste,
Recycling, and Organics
Community Survey by July 19
The City of Elgin needs your input! Share your opinions
about waste, recycling and organic products services.
Tell us what services you like, what you don't like and
what your priorities are for garbage and recycling services.
Complete the survey at cityofelgin.org/wrosurvey.
Golf Elgin
Get outside and enjoy the summer weather at one of Elgin’s three public golf
courses. Whether you’re a beginner or seasonal pro, there’s a course that’s sure
to challenge your skills. Bowes Creek Country Club and The Highlands of Elgin
are 18-hole, award-winning courses, and both have clubhouse restaurants
ready to serve you. The Wing Park Golf Course offers a classic 9-hole game –
perfect for any level golfer who wants to get a quick round in.
Tee times are accepted up to one week in
advance, and weekend permanent tee times
are available too. Find season rates, more
information and book a tee time today at
cityofelgoin.org/golf.
Sign Up for Community Solar
Save money and support renewable energy in Illinois by reserving
your spot in the city-sponsored Community Solar program! Those
who subscribe to the program receive credits on their ComEd account
for renewable energy generated in Illinois, and these credits reduce
the energy supply charges on subscriber’s monthly energy bills about
$100 in savings per year on average!
Signing Up
To enroll in the program, visit cityofelgin.org/communitysolar,
and join the Reservation List. Your account will be reviewed by the
program administrator, MC Squared Energy Services (mc²), and they
will follow up with an email. A list of frequently asked questions is
available at cityofelgin.org/communitysolar. You may also contact
the program administrator, mc², with questions: 833-970-3552
solar@mc2energyservices.com
Free Lunch and Drop-In Playground Program
Join your neighbors in your neighborhood park for food and fun this summer! Children ages 6-12
years are encouraged to “drop-in” when they need something new and exciting to fill their time.
Special event days will also be held throughout the summer so drop by early to get a schedule of
the events.
All children need to have a completed emergency card on file with the program supervisor before
attending. Children are not required to attend daily or for the entire program time but can come to
the park for fun activities and games. The program will not be held on rainy or inclement weather
days. Northern Illinois Food Bank will provide free lunches for participants beginning at 11:30 a.m.,
rain or shine.
The Free Summer Lunch and Drop-In Playground
Program runs Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
through August 4 at Cornerstone Park, College Green
Park, Lords Park and St. Francis Park.
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