Homecoming Celebration at St. James Farm

Bring the family for a celebration of one forest preserve’s heritage at the Homecoming Celebration at St. James this Saturday, May 29, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The celebration features horse and riding demonstrations, hay-wagon rides, interpretive tours, children’s activities, recreation stations, a fine-art fair, live music, food and more. Admission is free. Fees for some activities. St. James Farm Forest Preserve is located on Winfield Road, one-quarter mile north of Butterfield Road, in Warrenville. For more information click this link.

Commissioner Roger Kotecki and I (Commissioner Carl Schultz) will perform at 3:30 - 4:00 on the music stage at the East Barn. Here is the music lineup.Ask Again Later High School Rock Band, 11 a.m. Almost Brothers Band — a tribute to the Allman Brothers and Southern rock, Noon Mark Adamczyk — guitar melodies of folk tunes and classical works, 1 p.m. Julie Kaylin — country cover and adult contemporary tunes, 2 p.m. Roger Kotecki and Carl Schultz — Forest Preserve District of DuPage County commissioners, 3:30 p.m. Ainsworth Rose — Jamaican one-man band, 4 p.m.

This is a fun event. The weatherman says it will be a beautiful day. See you there!

Moving Ahead

Just to follow-up on the Greene Farm Barn...

'On April 20, the Board of Commissioners voted to allocate funds towards stabilizing the barn, including other upgrades to facilitate the barn’s public use for complete renovation when additional funds become available in the future.'