Free 2023 Garden Learning Series continues at 6:00pm CT online What are rain gardens and how do they work? This class is an introduction to the functions and benefits of rain gardens at a scale for the average homeowner. We’ll cover the basics of how to start a rain garden including siting, sizing and plant …
Doug Tallamy’s Homegrown National Park Initiative Wednesday, June 7 – 8pm via Zoom
Friends of the Green Bay Trail are sharing a wonderful opportunity to hear a presentation by DougTallamy, right from the comfort of our homes, on Wednesday, June 7, at 8 pm. Doug Tallamy is anationally recognized environmentalist and founder of the Homegrown National Park initiative, which challenges private and public property owners to offset some of the impacts of climatechange …
Habitat Highland Park and the Remarkable Candice Dalrymple
By Francesca Kelly for Go Green Highland Park The first thing Candice Dalrymple did when we sat down at Astra Coffee Roasters was to hand me a packet of coneflower seeds. You’ve got to love someone who makes that their top priority when meeting someone new. She didn’t have to give me the hard sell, …
Intro to Native Plants • May 10 • 6-7:30pm
Learn the difference between native and non-native plants and the benefits of using native plants in your landscape. Register for this FREE program from Illinois Extension, Lake County Forest Preserves and SWALCO.
Free Compost in HP 5/7
The Preserve of HP, 1207 Park Ave. W, Sunday, May 7, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM: Celebrate International Compost Awareness Week with GGHP and take home up to 20 gallons of free compost!! Bring our own buckets and containers to fill with this nutrient rich soil amendment, thanks to a donation from SWALCO. Meet our friends from …
Free Compost April 26
Collect FREE Compost Wednesday, April 26 (10am-3pm) in Grayslake. The U of IL Extension, SWALCO and Master Gardeners of Lake County host a free giveaway of compost for your soil. Limited to 20 gallons per household and Lake County residents who bring their own containers. Location: 100 US Hwy 45 in Grayslake. Call 847-377-4954 for …
Meet us at FOCUS on Wednesday Night
Habitat HP will be at FOCUS on the Arts Art Night, Wednesday, April 19, held at Highland Park High School, 433 Vine. Come visit us next to the educational display mounted by experts from Red Stem Native Landscapes from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. No tickets needed. Come celebrate all the arts, including landscape designing with native …
Learn to Compost! Attend “Composting: Basics, Benefits and Beyond!” Free and online April 12.
Reduce waste! Enrich your soil! Help conserve and reuse resources naturally.Learn why to compost, how to compost and how to use the compost to make a positive contribution to your garden and our environment. U of I Extension presents another in their virtual 2023 Garden Learning Series on Wednesday, April 12, 6:00-7:30pm. Register at “Composting: …
Garden Tips for Growing Veggies March 8!
Second in the free virtual Garden Learning Series will be held Wednesday, March 8 at 6:00-7:30pm. Register from QR or contact Jesse Davis jessebd@illinois.edu. Imagine tasting your own vegetables picked fresh from your garden. Build your success with research-based methods that promote healthy, productive plants. U of I Extension Master Gardeners provide tips. (And in ...
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 be highlighted (May 10); planting for pollinators (July 12); butterflies …