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Lake County Extension 2026 Garden Learning Series

2026 Garden Learning Series ContinuesWednesday, August 12, 6-7:30pm online & free “Lawn to Lake: Natural Lawn Care Practices for a Healthy Environment” https://registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/2026-garden-learning-series-lawn-to-lake-natural-lawn-care-practices-for-a-healthy-environment Topics are 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 …

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Lake County Master Gardener Plant Sale

Gardeners, get ready — the plant sale of the season is almost here! The Lake County Master Gardener Plant Sale is back on May 16, 2026, and it’s better than ever. Whether you are a seasoned green thumb or just starting your garden journey, this is your chance to discover unique varieties of perennial and …

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“Compost! Feed the Soil that Feeds Us” Wednesday, April 8 – 6pm-7:30pm

Garden Learning Series continues with no fee, but registration required. Learn about the wonders of compost. Merleanne Rampale from SWALCO, a long-time gardener and composter herself, will share information on the various types of composting, share some fun facts on composting in general, and talk about the many benefits and impact it has on our …

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Plan a Native Landscape That Works Long-Term

Native landscape gardening tips that will help you succeed.

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Master Gardener Seed Expo – Saturday, March 7th. 10am-2pm. CLC Grayslake

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 …

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University of Illinois Extension free ‘Garden Learning Series’ Starts February 11

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 …

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“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 Forest Preserve District will provide this wonderful learning experience. Programs …

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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 Luke Dahlberg. Hemiparasitic plants, like Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja coccinea) and Wood …

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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.

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“Neonicotinoids: What Gardeners Need to Know” – July 1 – 7-8pm CT

Learn to avoid poisons that affect pollinators. Free event in person from Wild Ones Lake-to-Prairie chapter meeting held at Fremont Public Library.

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