Help Keep Beverly/Morgan Park Beautiful at Clean and Green 2026: 26 clean-up locations have been designated throughout the neighborhood
By Tim Moran Villager Editor The cold winter of 2025-2026 extended deep into March, but that long-awaited thaw is finally on its way now that April has arrived. Melting snow, more daylight and rising temperatures can be a sign of excitement, but with that comes the not-so-beautiful trash and debris that always finds a way […]
It Takes a Village to Keep Beverly/Morgan Park Beautiful: Join Us for the Annual BAPA Clean and Green
By Mary Jo Viero Executive Director Every year at this time the excitement of warm weather and flowers grows. However, this time of year also reflects the not-so-beautiful trash and debris that has built up over the winter months. Trash is stuck in bushes and there are piles of leaves and plant matter that collects […]
BAPA Clean and Green 2024: Help Keep Beverly/Morgan Park Beautiful
By Davia Douglas Each year the 19th Ward Alderman’s Office and BAPA come together for an all-neighborhood clean-up day in honor of Earth Day. We use this time to clear away winter debris, pick up litter, and reset many of our high traffic neighborhood locations like our local parks, transportation corridors, school yards, and community […]
Lend a Hand (and a Broom) to Spring Clean & Green
BAPA is recruiting volunteers for the annual community-wide Clean & Green on Sat., Apr. 23. This year two dozen locations including parks, schools, and Metra stations, have been selected for special attention from community volunteers. Assemble a group or join a group already signed up to work at spot where you want to help. Volunteers […]
Village Viewpoint by Margot Holland
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Spring is here! This spring we are focusing on turning small acts into big change for our neighborhood. Every day we take phone calls and listen to our neighbors’ concerns, helping them to trouble shoot both big and small challenges they face. We supply referrals for home improvement and work with current property […]