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Healthy Hedges (Buckthorn Eradication)

NEW DATE! Wednesday, October 16 Free 2024 Garden Learning Series continues at 6:00pm CT online only Matt Ueltzen is the Manager of Restoration Ecology for the Lake County Forest Preserves.  He has been with the Forest Preserves for 24 years and manages the District’s prescribed …

“Soil Health Check-up” September 11

“Soil Health Check-up” September 11

Free 2024 Garden Learning Series continues at 6:00pm CT online only on Wednesday, September 11 Gear up for autumn by joining our session where the Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator, Sarah Farley will guide you through key strategies to nurture healthy soils. Explore …

“Healthy Yard, Healthy Home, Healthy Planet”

“Healthy Yard, Healthy Home, Healthy Planet”

Free 2024 Garden Learning Series continues at 6:00pm CT online only Wednesday August 14th 2024 Merleanne Rampale from SWALCO will share resources, tips and how-to information on ways to create a healthy yard, including information on the importance of healthy soil/compost/composting. Register for this FREE …

The Battle Against Buckthorn and Its Buddies

The Battle Against Buckthorn and Its Buddies

Do you want some practical tips on how to rid your property of invasive plant species such as buckthorn, honeysuckle, and garlic mustard? Join Wild Ones Lake-To-Prairie for an evening with Sarah Michehl, Community Ecologist with The Land Conservancy of McHenry County. She will share …