Project Wingspan 2024 Volunteer Training

Online , United States

The first 2024 Project Wingspan Illinois volunteer training and certification event for new volunteers (no need for those already certified with Project Wingspan to attend). Wednesday, March 20th, from 6:30 pm to 9 pm. Here is the zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88507305858 Meeting ID: 885 0730 5858 One tap mobile:  +16694449171,,88507305858# US Of course, if you know…

Why Monarchs Matter and How We Can Help – Illinois Monarch Project Webinar

Illinois Monarch Project - UIC 1200 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL, United States

Why Monarchs Matter and How We Can Help is part of series of free webinars from  Illinois Monarch Project. Our iconic Monarch Butterflies are truly a natural wonder. Their incredible 3,000-mile migration from Mexico to Canada and back takes 4 generations to complete. It is a wonder of nature and unique within the entire animal…

The Ins and Outs of Creating a Native Pollinator Garden – Illinois Monarch Project Webinar

Illinois Monarch Project - UIC 1200 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL, United States

The Ins and Outs of Creating a Native Pollinator Garden is part of series of free webinars from  Illinois Monarch Project. Adding native plants to your landscape is one of the best things you can do to create a healthier ecosystem and assist our declining pollinator populations. When you plant native, your yard will come…

How to be Successful with Native Plants to Support Pollinators

Horsefeathers/Wild Hare Cafe 104 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, IL, United States

Not one, but three headliners will present the next Elkhart Historical Society Dinner Lecture on Friday, April 26, 2024, “How to be Successful with Native Plants” (to support pollinators). The trio comprised of Susan Helm of the Springfield Parks Foundation, Mona Maas, creator of Elkhart’s Pollinator Habitat, and Joan Moody from Lincoln Welcome Garden, will encourage…

Illinois Native Plant Society Central Chapter Native Plant Sale

Illinois State Fairgrounds 801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield, IL, United States

Be sure to put the annual Central Chapter Native Plant Sale on your calendar-- Saturday, May 11th. We will be back at the Reisch Pavilion (AKA Food-o-Rama) at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. You can expect the area's largest native plant sale in both diversity and quantity! A great selection of native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous…