Wildflower Gardens: Nature’s Jewelbox

Presenter: Art Gara, founder of Art and Linda’s Wildflowers

July 16, 2017, 2:30-4:30 PM
Dole Library, 225 Augusta St. Oak Park, IL

Highlighting the distinctive beauty of wildflower gardens, Art Gara’s wide-ranging presentation will cover rain gardens, prairie gardens, habitat gardens, and woodland gardens. Learn how to plant for a kaleidoscope of wonder through the seasons–even in winter–with the seed heads of grasses droopy from the weight of snow. More information.

Free and open to the public.

Birds, Bees, & Butterflies: Native Garden Tour

Sunday, August 6; 1 - 4 PM

The Interfaith Green Network, Green Community Connections, and West Cook Wild Ones are collaborating on “Birds, Bees & Butterflies: A Native Garden Tour” in Oak Park and River Forest.

Learn more: Native Garden Tour.

Register: Garden Tour Tickets

We're looking for volunteers as docents, at the check-in table, and sign-ups for our growing wildlife corridor map. Volunteer start time is noon. Help make the native garden tour a success!

Volunteer

Wild Ones Conference

Saturday, August 19
Seno K/RLT (Kenosha/Racine Land Trust) Conservancy, Wisconsin

The 2017 Wild Ones Annual Meeting and Chapter Leadership Conference features speakers, activities, and the chance to interact with chapter leaders from around the U.S. Meeting space is in Seno’s picturesque, converted barn, located near Lake Geneva. Registration deadline is August 9. Full schedule and information.

Join West Cook Wild Ones!

Your membership supports speakers on a monthly basis, educational materials, and advocacy for public gardens. You get a 10% discount on plants. All memberships or donations are fully tax-deductible.

Click here to join/renew: Wild Ones Membership

Wildflower Gardens: Nature’s Jewelbox

July 16, 2017, 2:30-4:30 PM Dole Library, 225 Augusta St. Oak Park, IL

July 16, 2017, 2:30-4:30 PM
Dole Library, 225 Augusta St. Oak Park, IL