Conservation in Action(Under Construction)

Every action has an impact on nature and the environment.

Photo by Village Links Staff - Hole #8

-THE VILLAGE LINKS - GLEN ELLYN'S BIGGEST BACK YARD- What are the latest environmental efforts at the golf course? Find out what wildlife is doing at Glen Ellyn's golf course.

-WATER CONSERVATION- Conserving water is a focus at the Village Links. Learn where our irrigation supply comes from.

-CONTROLLING INVASIVE PLANTS- Natural areas become choked with non-native plants unless they are controlled. See what control measures are being used at the Village Links.

-NEST BOX PROGRAM- Several species of birds need a cavity to nest in. What birds are nesting at the Village Links?

-WATER QUALITY- Discover pollution causes and cures at the golf course.

-CREATING NATIVE PLANT COMMUNITIES- Native trees and shrubs benefit wildlife by providing food, cover and nesting sites. Find out some of the best plant varieties for the Glen Ellyn area.

-SPECIES LIST- What wildlife calls the Village Links home?

-EQUIPMENT CARE- See what is done to reduce pollution from our maintenance equipment.

-PESTICIDE USE- Learn the methods used to minimize negative impacts certain pesticides can cause.

-PRAIRIE/WOODLAND RESTORATION- See how parts of the golf course are being converted to benefit wildlife.

-RECYCLING- It's more than aluminum cans.

-MAINTENANCE PRACTICES- Healthy turf = healthy environment.