Environment
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Community and Nature in Harmony Awards
The Village of Homer Glen and the Environment Committee honors people who have demonstrated their commitment to the environment through the creation of a wildlife habitat or preservation, restoration, and/or beautification of land within the village or unincorporated Homer Township, and in the process have significantly contributed to community pride.
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Community Solar
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Conservation Design
Read about the new conservation design ordinance and how residential development and open spaces plays apart.
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Environment Committee
The Environment Committee Supports the preservation of Homer Glen's natural resources through the Conservation Design ordinance, the protection of trees, encouraging native landscaping as cost saving and energy saving concepts, and sustainability measures for future generations.
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Environment Articles & Resources
Find a list of helpful articles and additional resources.
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Green Vision
The purpose of Green Vision is to facilitate and support community based environmental protection strategies that bring together diverse interests.
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International Dark Sky Association (IDSA)
Read about how Homer Glen received the International Dark Sky Association Award and the companies that received the Starry Night Award.
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Outdoor Lighting & Light Pollution
Find outdoor lighting examples and resources.
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Stormwater
Read about the stormwater improvement project and the project notices.
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Tree Memorial and Marker Program
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Tree Preservation
The tree preservation ordinance prevents the clear cutting of properties proposed for development and creates strong financial incentives to save large, mature trees.
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Tree Planting In Public Parkway
Information pertaining to the planting of trees in the public parkway.