The 2026 University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener Seed Expo — a free event — hosted in partnership with the College of Lake County, will again be held on March 7 at the CLC Grayslake Campus gymnasium. It will have everything you need to get ready for the spring growing season. In addition to free …
FREE EVENT – Tuesday, March 3, 7-8pm online and in person Inviting birds into gardens by creating habitat is a joyful way to connect with nature and help support birds and pollinators. This presentation features Pam Karlson’s photos from her Chicago bird garden habitat she created, illustrating how it’s possible to attract over 100 bird …
Discover a fantastic variety of topics being presented by the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners and Educators, along with Educators and Ecologists from the Lake County Forest Preserve District and the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO). Presentations are scheduled on the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm Central Time …
February 3rd – 7-8pm CT – Virtual via Zoom. Learn about the bats of Illinois and Lake County, including steps you can take to provide habitat for bats in your backyard or neighborhood. Understand threats to bats and simple ways you can help to protect your local bat populations. Presented by Dr. Joy O’Keefe, associate …
Wild Ones Lake-to-Prairie presents a free online talk about avoiding ticks and tick-borne diseases. On January 6, 2026 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm Central Time. Ticks are parasitic arachnids that feed on blood. They’re usually found in wooded or grassy areas and can carry pathogens that cause illnesses. Tick borne diseases are a risk for anyone …
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 – give visiting caterpillars a ‘soft landing’bit.ly/48lm0hd
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 Forest Preserve District will provide this wonderful learning experience. Programs …
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 Luke Dahlberg. Hemiparasitic plants, like Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja coccinea) and Wood …
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.
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 practices will be discussed.Presenter this session: Lake County Forest Preserves …
