Sustainability
Our Vision of Sustainability
The Village of Hawthorn woods is home to residents and staff that embrace roles of national leaders in sustainability. We envision maintaining our environment, economic development, and social services always when making plans for our future. View Hawthorn Woods at glance.
Initiatives
Engagement Opportunities – Get Involved!
- Green Business Program
- Aging in Place Guide (PDF)
- Brierwoods Preserve Native Plant Tour Guide (PDF)
- Hawthorn Woods Sustainability Committee
- Volunteer Stewardship Days - The Village hosts several volunteer stewardship days throughout our park system each season. Contact Brian Sullivan for upcoming volunteer days.
Environmental Awards
- Growth Award from National Arbor Day Foundation
- 2021 Tree City USA
- 2021 America in Bloom Outstanding Achievement Award in Environmental Efforts
- 2021 America in Bloom Coolest Place for Kids 2021
- 2021 America in Bloom Innovation in Action- Most Impressive New Program
- 2020 Governor’s Hometown Award - Environmental Stewardship
- 2020 America in Bloom - Best Ecological Preservation Project
- 2020 America in Bloom - National Environmental Effort Award
- 2020 America in Bloom - Community Champion Award to Chief Operating Officer Pamela Newton
- 2019 America in Bloom - National Champion Population 5,000-10,000
- 2019 America in Bloom - National Environmental Effort Award
- 2019 America in Bloom - Hawthorn Woods Recognition for Community Vitality
- 2018 America in Bloom - National Champion Population 5,000-10,000
- 2018 America in Bloom - National Environmental Effort Award
- 2018 America in Bloom - Hawthorn Woods Recognition for Community Vitality