Presenter: Denise Sandoval of Good Natured Landscapes in Naperville 

In this second presentation of the Midwest Native Gardening Basics series, you will learn about native plants that bring year-round beauty. No matter your gardening experience or the conditions of your yard, native plants have a place. Landscape designer Denise Sandoval will share design tips as well as a helpful handout to take away. Program description and free registration (required).
 

Native Plant Gardening Q&A. Knowledgeable pros Monica Buckley and Sarah Michehl are ready to answer your questions. Online presentation will be Sunday afternoon, April 18. Program description and free registration.
 
 

Time to get your application in for the Garden for Nature grant program. Grants ranging from $100 to $1,000 are available for community native plant gardens in western Cook County. Applications are due March 15. Decisions to be announced April 15. See our website for details and links to the application form.

If spring is in the air, the West Cook Wild Ones plant sale is coming soon. Once again we will offer a range of plants for sun or shade and pre-assembled kits for easy start up. Watch our Facebook page and website for an announcement of the shop site's opening later this month.
 

Visit and subscribe to the new West Cook Wild Ones Youtube channel. Videos include the “sell-out” February program, Ken Williams’ presentation, “The Top 10 Things New Native Plant Gardeners Need to Know.”

Members, a reminder that the Winter Photo Contest deadline is April 30. Get your yard on our holiday card.  See our blog post for details. 

Have you checked out the West Cook Wild Ones’ Wildlife Corridor lately? Learn about corridors, see the map, and if you’re not on it, sign up. 

All this happens because of people like you. We keep a list of folks willing to lend a hand now and again. Sign up to volunteer. 

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Also of interest

One Earth Film Festival
The 10th annual showcase is hosting online screenings March 5-14. One Earth Film Festival.

That spiky plant you see everywhere along area roadsides? It’s Teasel
Efforts to control the invasive Teasel in south suburban forest preserves. Chicago Tribune.

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Join our community of native plant enthusiasts - novices to experts - and support biodiversity in your yard and around town. You will receive discounts at West Cook Wild Ones sales and events while supporting our advocacy and free monthly programs. Join the Wild Ones national organization and select West Cook as your chapter.