SEASPAR Eagles Volunteers Bring Fall Color to Park District Facilities — Volunteers from SEASPAR's Eagles program for adults with disabilities planted seasonal flowers and ornamental cabbages at two Woodridge Park District facilities. Woodridge Parks

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SEASPAR volunteers plant fall flowers at Woodridge park facilities

By Downers Grove Wire staff · October 22, 2026 · 1 min read

Volunteers from SEASPAR's Eagles program planted seasonal flowers and ornamental cabbages at two Woodridge Park District facilities, the ARC and the Fred C. Hohnke Community Center.

The Eagles participants, adults with developmental disabilities, worked alongside park district planning staff on the project, the Woodridge Park District announced Oct. 19.

SEASPAR, the South East Association for Special Parks and Recreation, runs the Eagles Adult Day Program for adults ages 18 to 50 with developmental disabilities across 13 communities, including Downers Grove, Westmont and Woodridge. Community service projects are among the program's core activities.

Residents interested in SEASPAR's programs can visit seaspar.org or call (630) 960-7600.

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