Perhaps nature is our best assurance of immortality.        - Eleanor Roosevelt

Through the Living Memorial Program offered by the Bourbonnais Township Park District, trees can be purchased and planted, or adopted, to celebrate and commemorate people, organizations or special events such as birthdays or anniversaries.

Purchasers of Living Memorials may choose from an assortment of trees to be planted on the Perry Farm Park. Memorial trees, once planted, will be a living remembrance that will also benefit the community for many years to come.

The Living Memorial Program is not only a great way to remember those who have passed away or to celebrate birth, but a great way to beautify the park and help the environment. A commemorative plaque will be installed for display at the base of your tree at the time of planting.

How the Program Works:

1. Come and meet with the Groundskeeper of the Bourbonnais Township Park District to view the site and discuss the variety of trees available for planting.

2. Complete and return the Living Memorial Form to the BTPD Administrative off at the Perry Farm House.

3. A minimum donation is required for the purchase an ornamental or shade tree 1 1/2" diameter.:

4. If you wish to be present for the planning of the tree, please mark the Living Memorial Form and we will contact you accordingly.

5. Trees can be purchased anytime throughout the year. However, planting will only take place in the Spring and the Fall of each year. All plantings a subject to weather conditions.

All trees are guaranteed by the Bourbonnais Township park District for a period of five (5) years. If your tree does not survive during the first five years of its growth period, a new tree of the same size and variety will be planted by the Park District.

TOP OF PAGE