Native Plant Gardening Q&A

Presenters: Monica Buckley and Sarah Michehl

Sunday, April 18, 2:30-4:30 PM
Video and audio conference

Are you curious about native plants? Are you a veteran gardener and want to jump into this world? Or maybe you're looking for an activity to do with your kids that's earth-friendly -- but you've never planted a thing? Join us on Sunday afternoon.

Monica Buckley is the owner of Red Stem Native Landscapes in Chicago. Sarah Michehl is the community engagement specialist at The Land Conservancy of McHenry County. More information and free registration (required).

Coming next month

Nurture Your Relationship with Nature

Shop our native plant sale.

We have added new plants for the sale and are restocking sold-out items when possible. Sales are brisk. Place your order as soon as possible. The deadline is May 18. Pick up is June 3-5.

If you’ve placed your order, please choose a pick-up time at one of our two locations.

Maywood

Lemont

Heed Your Inner Volunteer

We need your help at the sale. Lend a hand. You’ll meet like-minded people and have fun while giving back.

Sale Day
Three-hour shifts Tuesday and Wednesday, June 1-2, for set up and plant sorting; and Thursday through Saturday, June 3-5, for pick-up. Join the sale day team.

Phonebank

We coordinate timely pick-ups with plant purchasers with reminders and follow-up phone calls. Join the phonebank team.

Your Native Garden Is Better Than You Know

Development at Wolf Prairie Nature Preserve
The Village Board of Westchester, Illinois has approved a 15-acre luxury development proposal adjacent to Illinois DNR property and the Wolf Prairie Nature Preserve, which is one of the only 26 properties in Illinois to have the designation nature preserve. The luxury development will be situated only about 600 feet from the Wolf Prairie boundary.

Learn more about the project, the Illinois Preserves Commission, and The Save the Prairie Society
Post questions for a live Q & A event with The Save the Prairie Society
Sign a petition opposing the development
Residents of Westchester can email or call the president and trustees through this contact list

Naturalist Traces The 'Astounding' Flyways Of Migratory Birds
Interview with Scott Weidensaul, who has studied migratory birds, for decades, reporting on and writing about them, doing fieldwork and tracking, and aiding in conservation. NPR “Fresh Air.”

Why You Should Plant Oaks
Oaks support more life-forms than any other North American tree genus. New York Times.

Chicago Park District to Expand Protected Montrose Dune Natural Area
Conservationists are celebrating the Chicago Park District’s announcement Wednesday of a 3.1-acre expansion of the Montrose Dune Natural Area WTTW.

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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.

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