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Give visiting caterpillars a ‘soft landing’

Give visiting caterpillars a ‘soft landing’

Providing a habitat under trees is crucial to insects’ lifecyclesby Jessica Daminao (AP) Read the article in this recent issue of the Chicago Tribune and then follow up with the National Wildlife Federation so you can be pro-active in protecting habitat over the winter. digitaledition.chicagotribune.com …

“Starting Native Plants from Seeds”

“Starting Native Plants from Seeds”

Free 2025 Garden Learning Series continues Wednesday, October 8 – 6:00pm-7:30pm CT Starting native plants from seed can be challenging until you know the tricks to sparking germination. Discover what it means to stratify and scarify seeds and which species need which treatment.  Lake County …

Propagation of Native Hemiparasitic Plants

Tuesday – September 2, 2025 • 7:00 – 8:00 pm  Learn about the fascinating plants that derive some or all of their nutritional needs from other living plants: native parasitic and hemiparastic plants. Join Wild Ones Lake-To-Prairie in-person (only) at Fremont Public Library for this lecture by …

Birdscaping

Birdscaping

Learn to make your property a haven for birds as well as other wildlife. Join Wild Ones on August 5, 2025 in person at Fremont Public Library. Register in advance.

“Gardening for Moths”

“Gardening for Moths”

Free 2025 Garden Learning Series continues Wednesday, August 13 – 6:00pm-7:30pm CT online only Native moth caterpillars and adults play an essential role in local ecosystems. Discover the importance of moths and how to make your landscape moth friendly. Native plant selection and sustainable garden …