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almost equal importance, and by some, thought superior, is the Rose-breasted 
Grosbeak, another fine songster and one of Glen Ellyn’s choicest. “There 
are other interesting entertainers also and, although some of them are not 
known to have nested there recently, they are at least regular visitors; for 
example, the Cardinal and Brown Thrasher, both of which nest each 
season close by. With the erection of a permanent cat-proof fence, and 
the growing of more shrubbery, we hope to keep them with us a good por- 
tion of the year, especially during nesting time. At present too many 
prowling cats are about. “The Robin, of course, is a regular tenant. he 
plaintive and restful notes of the Wood Pewee are heard there during 
the warmer months, so, too, those of the Mourning Dove. _ 
The little Downy and his larger relative, the Hairy Woodpecker are 
in and out of there throughout the year. “That little trumpeter, the White- 
breasted Nuthatch, finds much to interest him in that retreat. 
The Flicker spends much time about the place, if he does not actually 
nest. But provisions for that will soon be made. 
The past year of 1932 has been one of progress, for, aside from the 
considerable planting done of trees, shrubs, and wild-flowers, a “rockery” 
has been built and supplied with running water, which can be controlled 
at will, each ledge being independently supplied. 
This is operated from a catch-basin in the park-way, or tree-bank 
outside. “Then there is the surface water, which flows through the brook 
very forcefully at times, almost torrential in character. “The crevices be- 
tween the rocks forming the ledges of the “rockery” have been planted 
with ferns, and a few other plants suitable, found growing and gathered 
in our state. Even the weathered lime-rock used in its construction is 
representative and gathered in the state. oa speaking, the entire 
project is to be thoroughly I]linoisan. 
This last addition needs several details yet beter being worked out, 
and the brook must necessarily receive further attention. 
‘The primary object in establishing this little enterprise has been edu- 
cational from the start. “That alone has been the one idea. 
It is in no sense a recreational park, for that would defeat its pur- 
pose. We want it to appeal to the older people as well as the young, and 
to all those who have a sincere regard for the great outdoor world—a quiet, 
restful place into which one may wander and watch nature’s workings at 
close range, subject, of course, to those limitations such a small area must 
necessarily afford. 
