Free 2023 Garden Learning Series continues at 6:00pm CT online only What factors have influenced butterfly populations in our area, and how can gardeners help foster these winged jewels? Discover what you can do to attract more butterflies to your landscape.Register for this FREE program from Illinois Extension, Lake County Forest Preserves and SWALCO.https://go.illinois.edu/2023Butterflygardening
Wednesday, June 14 “Rain Gardens 101”
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 …
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 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 …
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: …
Highlights and Tips from LCFP Ask an Educator Live: Recycling
Pete Adrian, Recycling Coordinator with the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) and Anissa Chaudhry, LCFP Environmental Educator, hosted a fun and informative webinar about recycling in Lake County on 1/18. Here are a few of the new things we learned;
Ten New Year’s Resolutions that are Easy to Keep – and Easy on the Planet
By Francesca Kelly for Highland Park Neighbors Jan.’23 Tired of making the same old New Year’s resolutions every year? Here are some new ones that are a lot easier than losing 20 pounds or going to the gym every day, and they also have a positive impact on our environment. 1. Consolidate driving errands so …