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Thinking green?

Think native plants! HabitatHP wants you to know about the free online 2023 Garden Learning Series. Most programs will be held second Wednesdays of the month, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by University of Illinois Extension, Lake County Forest Preserves & SWALCO, native plants will …

Putting Your Garden Beds to Bed

Putting Your Garden Beds to Bed

By Francesca Kelly for Go Green Highland Park After an abundant and verdant season for gardeners in our area, many of us are eager to do “clean-up” before the winter.Be careful, though; when it comes to preparing gardens for the winter, less is more — ...

Illinois Solar Tour 2022

Illinois Solar Tour 2022

We enjoyed a successful HP Community Tour which 10 featured arrays: 8 residential installations, 1 park district property and 1 virtual tour of a local middle school rooftop! We also answered questions about community solar, EVs, Habitat gardens and more. Thank you City of Highland …