Blue Beech (Carpinus caroliniana) thrives in the shade (Source: Possibility Place Nursery) Community, Environmental, Park Forest Sauk-Calumet Group of IL Sierra Club Discussion on Growing Native Trees and Shrubs at October 9 Meeting by Rosemary Piser on October 2, 2017 Rosemary Piser Author More in Community: Save the date for The Prairie Party at theNate June 17, 2026 Blackhawk Tower Plaza Demolition Begins June 9, 2026 Park Forest Housing Cooperative to Honor Former Residents Philip Klutznick and Jim Edgar June 9, 2026 Blue Beech (Carpinus caroliniana) thrives in the shade (Source: Possibility Place Nursery)