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Cougars Ballpark Backdrop Generously Provided by Forest Preserve

July 5, 2016 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Kane County Cougars News Release


GENEVA, Ill. - For the past 26 years, the Kane County Cougars have called Geneva, Ill. and specifically Fifth Third Bank Ballpark home which is located within the Phillip B. Elfstrom Events Center, property of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County.

The Cougars organization, with the help of the Acres Group, has continually maintained a high standard for the landscaping and tree-lined backdrop that greets fans as they enter the ballpark grounds.

This past fall and earlier this spring, a number of new maple and oak trees were planted on the property specifically in the new Music Garden, presented by the Acres Group as well as the KidZone area located behind the right field deck. Another species of tree that can be found among the ballpark grounds is the ginkgo, a living fossil, and the oldest tree on earth as it has remained relatively unchanged for the last 200 million years.

The Music Garden and other areas of the ballpark grounds also received new park benches, generously provided by Wannemaker's Home and Garden, which provide fans with a spot to sit and enjoy the sounds of the Saturday Concert Series as well as the atmosphere of Fifth Third Bank Ballpark.

Planted as part of a restoration project that is currently underway, the trees were transplanted from a parcel of land located off of Hughes Road, just west of the Mill Creek subdivision in Geneva, Ill. The District is currently working on relocating as many native trees as possible to begin restoring the yet to be named site.

"The Forest Preserve District is happy to continue partnering with the Kane County Cougars on this initiative to landscape with native trees," said Director of Natural Resources, Benjamin Haberthur. "The trees we planted not only help to beautify the stadium, but act as havens for our native birds, butterflies and other wildlife."

Serving as a means to restore and sustain biodiversity within Kane County, as well as add a beautiful backdrop, native trees support approximately 30 times as much biodiversity than non-native ornamental species. Oaks specifically can host over 500 species of caterpillars which in turn helps to support native birds including cardinals, black-capped chickadees and warblers.

Haberthur added, "On a personal level, it's especially enjoyable to catch a Cougars game with my kids when I know that the organization is utilizing eco-friendly decision making to run the stadium. It's not just a win for the Cougars, but nature as well."

"The Cougars are so thankful to the Forest Preserve District of Kane County for their dedication to the beautification of Fifth Third Bank Ballpark," said Cougars owner Cheryl Froehlich. "Between the efforts of the District, the Acres Group and Wannemaker's, Fifth Third Bank Ballpark has become one of the premier destinations in Minor League Baseball."

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