DeKALB – The Altgeld Holiday Family Celebration will emphasize recycling from 6 to 8 p.m. today.

Northern Illinois President John Peters and his wife, Barbara, host the free event at the castle off College Avenue west of Gilbert Way, according to a news release. Visitors can make crafts out of recyclables, decorate a bird feeder tree, and take home photographs of themselves "being green."

They also can donate items to local wildlife rehabilitation centers and drop-off recyclables, including electronics, batteries, cellular phones and chargers and ink cartridges.