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, …
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.
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 …
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 …
Dreaming of spring gardening? Watch this informative webinar from a local expert “Planting with Natives and Native Alternatives to Invasive Shrubs” It’s only available until January 27, so don’t miss out! https://youtu.be/b5iZ8NvuSfY This is a great intro for anyone hoping to convert portions of their yard into habitat for pollinators and birds.
