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Four new art pieces have been installed on the art display pedestals in the water feature of the Village Green. This installation features local artist and Tall Grass Arts Association member, Jennifer Meyer who characterizes herself as a Found Object Sculptor that works exclusively with found objects and recycled material. Each of these pieces adds to the story of community, sustainability and culture in Park Forest. Leased from the artist, these pieces will be on display for a two-year period. These new sculptures join two pieces by Jennifer Meyer already on permanent display in the Village Green. The first is an arrangement of seven groupings of flowers and butterflies in the fountain in the center of the Village Green that “dance in the wind, mimicking the natural movement of outdoor botanical life”. The second, “Horse with No Name” is made from collected catalytic converter covers and garage door springs. This wind animated; piece harkens back to the time when the horse was the engine of progress. Being made from the waste of the next wave of progress, the viewer is invited to contemplate a simpler time and the various impacts of this progress on the environment.  
 
Community Dance 

 This sculpture exemplifies movement, although it is stationary the forms sweep towards each other and connects though dancing. The forms balance one another to show how each individual can achieve stability.
 

Balance 
 
This sculpture focuses on the idea of finding a balance throughout one's life. This sculpture is made with steel found in a dumpster continuing the idea of balance, materials, and planet.                    
 
 

Figure
 
 This sculpture represents a human form as well as forms found in nature. Whether it be a cardinal, fish, or natural plant life unfurling many images can be discovered within this sculpture.                         
 
 

Fountain Sculpture

Seven arrangements that dance in the wind, mimicking the natural movement of outdoor botanical life.

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Waste Management in the Parks
Help keep our parks clean and sustainable by following these simple tips:

• Refuse: Do not use styrofoam products — they are not recyclable and can harm people and wildlife.

• Reduce: Avoid single-use plastics. Bring reusable containers, plates, and utensils.

• Reuse: Minimize food waste by taking leftovers home, sharing with guests, or donating to a food pantry (call ahead).

• Recycle Right:

  • Rinse containers free of food and flatten cardboard boxes.

  • Acceptable: plastics, glass, cans, and jars.

  • Not accepted: plastic bags, plastic cutlery, styrofoam, candy wrappers, chip bags, paper plates, napkins, or items with food on them.

• Sort It Out: Never put trash in recycling bins. If unsure whether something is recyclable, throw it in the trash.

• Spread the Word: Remind others to recycle properly at events.

For more info, visit villageofparkforest.com/sustainability.