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Olmsted Society 2011

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  1. Tim
    Member

    There will be many opportunities in 2011 for the people of Riverside to get involved and give back to their community. One easy and affordable way to participate is through volunteerism, particularly in these tough economic times. The Olmsted Society will provide many opportunities in the upcoming year to join us in our efforts to maintain and improve Riverside.

    If you would like to get involved, our calendar of events including the Workdays are now published and available in our Spring Newsletter:

    Spring 2011 Olmsted Newsletter

    Otherwise, a current calendar of events is located on our website:

    www.olmstedsociety.org

    Thanks in advance to all who have already helped in our efforts and we look forward to welcoming more friends and neighbors in the future.

    Posted Wednesday Mar 30, 2011 18:08 #

  2. Tim
    Member

    Upcoming Events:

    Landscape Workday:

    Help weed and maintain a landmark of Riverside! Plan to join us at the Big Ball Park on Saturday, April 9th from 9am to noon.

    "The Great Garlic Mustard Pull"

    Join us Saturday, April 16 from 9-11 at the Scout Cabin for “The Great Garlic Mustard Pull”. To learn more follow the link above.

    Posted Thursday Apr 7, 2011 18:00 #

  3. Tim
    Member

    In honor of National Poetry Month and the first signs of spring in Riverside, the Olmsted Society invites Riverside-area youth in grades 1-8 to enter the 5th annual "Reflections on Riverside" Student Poetry Contest.

    Poetry of any length or style reflecting upon Riverside's natural landscape is welcome. $25 is awarded to the winner from each participating elementary and $50 is awarded to the winner of the Junior High Division. All entries will be included in a professionally bound book for the Riverside Public Library so the childrens' impressions, perspectives and creative words can be enjoyed by all.

    The contest deadline is April 30th, so as the weather gets nicer please encourage the kids to go out and explore Riverside's natural areas and then to try their hand at poetry!

    Complete Rules and Official Entry Forms are available here as a Word Document or as a PDF.

    Posted Thursday Apr 7, 2011 18:29 #

  4. Tim
    Member

    Upcoming Events:

    Olmsted Society Workday: Help weed and maintain a landmark of Riverside! Plan to join us at the Turtle Park on Saturday, April 30th from 9am to noon.

    Guided Nature Walk of Zoo Woods    : Please join Olmsted Society member and Master Steward of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, John Kolar, on a guided nature walk of Zoo Woods. Two different walks are available on April 30:

    * 11:15 AM to 11:45 AM — 1/2 hour walk designed specifically for children in terms of time and content (parents welcome).
    * Noon to 2:00 PM — Two hour walk (children welcome)


    Reflections on Riverside    : Poetry Contest entries are due April 30th. Please follow the link on www.olmstedsociety.org for more information.

    Posted Thursday Apr 28, 2011 15:35 #

  5. Tim
    Member

    Upcoming Events:

    Guided Nature Walk of Waubansee Preserve: Please join Olmsted Society member and Master Steward of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, John Kolar, on a guided nature walk of Waubansee Preserve. Two different walks are available on June 4th:

    • 11:15 AM to 11:45 AM — 1/2 hour walk designed specifically for children in terms of time and content (parents welcome).
    • Noon to 2:00 PM — Two hour walk (children welcome)
    Posted Tuesday May 31, 2011 14:13 #

  6. chrisrobling
    Member

    New biography of FLO:

    Genius of Place
    The Life of Frederick Law Olmsted
    by Justin Martin
    Da Capo, 461 pages, $30.

    Reviewed 5-31-2011 in The Wall Street Journal.

    Posted Tuesday May 31, 2011 14:33 #

  7. Tim
    Member

    Upcoming Events:

    Garden Walk/Walking Tour

    On June 26th, the Olmsted Society will partner with the Riverside Garden Club for a special discount on their 2011 Garden Walk. All participants in this Sunday's Walking Tour will be able to purchase Garden Walk tickets at the discounted price of $10 (regular $15). Garden Walk participants will also have the option to purchase Walking Tour tickets at all 8 Garden Walk Locations. The South Tour departs from the Train Station at 2pm.

    For more information visit the Garden Club Website (Link)

    Landscape Workday

    Help weed and maintain a landmark of Riverside! Plan to join us on Saturday, June 25th from 9am to noon on the Scottswood Common.

    Riverside Farmers' Market

    In 2011 the Olmsted Society will again support our local Riverside Farmers' Market. The market will be held Wednesday's from 2:30pm to 7:00pm at a new location adjacent to the Riverside Public Library. The Grand Opening will be next Wednesday, June 29th so stop by and say hello!

    Posted Thursday Jun 23, 2011 09:21 #

  8. Tim
    Member

    Upcoming Events:

    Reflections on Riverside Poetry Reading and Reception

    To celebrate the accomplishments of our young contest participants, all 138 poets and their families are invited to participate in a Reflections on Riverside Poetry Reading and Reception to be held at the Riverside Public Library on Thursday, July 28th at 7 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend and support our young poets.

    Landscape Workday

    Help weed and maintain a landmark of Riverside! Plan to join us on Saturday, July 30th from 9am to noon on the Scottswood Common.

    Walking Tour

    On July 31st, the Olmsted Society will host our next Walking Tour. Tickets are $10 (Seniors and Olmsted Society Members $7). The North Tour departs from the Train Station at 2pm.

    A free copy of our Summer Newsletter is now available:

    2011 Summer Newsletter PDF

    Newsletter Archive

    Posted Wednesday Jul 27, 2011 22:13 #

  9. Tim
    Member

    Hoffman Dam Update

    Over the summer, the Hoffman Dam Committee of the Olmsted Society has been working with the Village of Riverside, the Army Corp of Engineers and the Illinois Department of Historic Preservation to ensure the upcoming Hoffman Dam Project included adequate protection for Riverside's landscape. Plan documents have been reviewed and we are pleased that the Army Corp has been quite receptive to our many suggestions. Our suggestions and the Army Corp responses are posted on our website.

    Additionally, we are pleased to announce that details of the plans for Swan Pond are now available. This final stage of the project is pending review of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, but highlights include:

    Re-Grading of the Swan Pond basin to allow drainage.
    Repair of the WPA River Wall.
    Installing a culvert for drainage.
    Removing invasive species from along the riverfront of Swan Pond.
    Improving the walking path.

    A detailed drawing is included on our website at:

    www.olmstedsociety.org

    A full scale copy of the 100% documents will be available for public review at our next Board meeting, Tuesday, September 6 at 7:30pm in Room 22 of Riverside Township Hall.

    Posted Monday Aug 15, 2011 16:08 #

  10. spatny
    Member

    I can't find the drawing referenced above on the FLOS-linked website. Where is it please?

    Posted Thursday Aug 18, 2011 21:35 #

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