Greene Farm Property Input Needed

I am a resident of Seven Bridges who is serving on a Citizen’s Committee with the DuPage Forest Preserve. Our committee was formed to make suggestions on the future use of the Greene Farm barn and adjacent Oak Cottage (white house to the east of the barn). This property has great historical significance and was once a very successful dairy farm. In addition, the Greene family was prominent in the area and gave a great deal of property to several local groups for their use. The Forest Preserve has owned the farm property since the late 1960’s. When Bill Greene sold the land to the Preserve, the Greene family imposed a condition of purchase. It was stipulated that the farmstead be used for “cultural, educational, historical, and recreational activities for the public.”

The DuPage Forest Preserve seems ready to made good on this promise by exploring possible uses for the barn and cottage. The purpose of the Citizen’s Committee is to provide public input before a decision is made. Obviously, a great deal of restoration will have to take place at first. However, we need to form a vision of the future of the property before restoration talks can begin. Keep in mind the objective of the Citizen’s Committee is to preserve the property, restore the buildings, and create uses for the land that meet the stipulation above.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!
What kinds of activities would you like to see take place at the Greene Farm property? Please give me your input by email at hmlamarre@comcast.net or by telephone at 630-369-0370. I believe Seven Bridges input is extremely important because of our close proximity to the land. We have a slice of history right across the street. What would you like to see it become so families could enjoy it even more than just a Christmas photo backdrop?

Thanks for your help.

Helene Lamarre
Chick Evans Lane