Contact Information
Andy Smolen
Sustainability, Forestry, Parkways and Facilities Director Village of Franklin Park
Office - 847-671-8267
Tree Commission Members:
Ramona Michael, Commission Chair
Joan Ambo, Commission Co-chair
Kayla Fahey, Member
Sylvia Noth, Member
Les Grahn, Member
Bee Committee Members
Mary Ellen Smolen, Secretary
Katarina Modrich
Monika Suryovich
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Village of Franklin Park Tree counter to date:
2024 as of August
Trees planted : 38 (donated by Morton Arboretum)
Trees lost : 95
2023
Trees planted : 189
Trees lost : 64
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Franklin Park Arboretum Dedication 2022
Did you know about the John Mazur Arboretum in Franklin Park? Click Here.
What is an Arboretum?
An arboretum is a botanical garden specializing in trees or woody plants.
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Tree Conservation
The Tree Preservation Commission of the Village of Franklin Park is a group of volunteer residents whose mission is promoting the many benefits trees provide our community and planet through education, events, and programs.
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Franklin Park is a Bee City USA
The Village of Franklin Park has been certified as a Bee City USA affiliate, joining other cities in working to improve the environment for pollinators.
Research has shown that up to 40% of pollinator species on earth are at risk of extinction because of habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate disruption. The Village recognizes the importance of sustaining pollinators and is working to make Franklin Park more pollinator friendly.
More Info:Franklin_Park_Becomes_An_Affiliate_of_Bee_City_USA
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FRANKLIN PARK NEEDS TREES!
Read the summary below to learn about why we need trees, which trees are most beneficial, and more!
How can trees benefit our community?
1. Save energy by reducing surface temperatures and shading buildings.
2. Store carbon dioxide and remove pollutants from the air.
3. Intercept stormwater and help reduce flooding.
4. Increase property values and make our communities more pleasant.
5. Improve health.
Chicago Region Tree Initiative Frankin Park Urban Forestry Summary
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The Village of Franklin Park has been recognized as a Tree City for 11 years.
The Tree City USA program was founded in 1976 to celebrate towns and cities committed to growing their urban canopy. Led by the Arbor Day Foundation, with partners at USDA Forest Service and National Association of State Foresters, it provides the foundational framework necessary for communities to manage and expand their tree cover.
How can a tree benefit my home?
Using this calculator, type in your tree name and size and the results will estimate overall benefits in these categories:
Stormwater mitigation
Increased property value
Energy conservation
Air quality
Carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction
https://www.arborday.org/calculator/treeInfo
Read about more tree benefits here:
https://www.arborday.org/trees/index-benefits.cfm
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Discover Franklin Park's Rain Gardens, at the intersections of Pacific Avenue and Dora Street, Sarah Street, Sunset Lane, and Louis Street. Take the time to witness the vital native pollinators, drawn to the native flora for nourishment and habitat.
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Why is Buckthorn a problem?
Information about invasive trees/shrubs from Morton Arboretum
Click here
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Invasive Callery Pear
Why Callery Pear trees are not recommended
Click here for the full article: Callery Pear
The Callery pear tree (Pyrus calleryana) covers the Illinois landscape in white blooms for a few weeks in April. This tree was widely planted in the 1950s as a popular ornamental tree in the home landscape. Later cultivars could cross pollinate to produce seeds that birds brought to natural areas where the trees are now spreading.
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