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Upcoming Events


The Frugal Gardener

Want to renovate your yard, but on a budget? This course will present money-saving tips and techniques for gardening on a shoestring: free plants, seed starting and recycled materials. This workshop is being offered by the College of Lake County to support the Liberty Prairie Conservancy's Conservation@Home program.  Register with the College of Lake County.  

Location: College of Lake County • Sat Mar 3, 9:00 am to Sat Mar 3, 11:00 am
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Restoring the Future: Saving the Oak Woodlands

Join Ann Maine, Lake County Forest Preserve District President, as she updates us on several major restoration projects underway by the Lake County Forest Preserve District. Oaks are one of the main elements in the Illinois landscape. But due to invasive plants, urban development, and environmental pressures, our oaks are suffering. The LCFPD has been researching the oaks along the southern Des Plaines river to better understand the current situation, what has impacted the oaks, and what can be done to restore the vigor of the native oak landscapes. Ann will review the work that has been undertaken and discuss some of the options being considered to restore this native treasure. This is a free program by the Lake-to-Prairie Chapter of the Wild Ones.

Location: Ryerson Woods • Tue Mar 6, 7:15 pm to Tue Mar 6, 9:00 pm
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Right Plant, Right Place

Select for success. Plant choices should consider the site--sun, moisture, soil and climate---as well as plant appearance and mature size. Learn easy, introductory techniques for researching and opting for plants that work well in our region, with an emphasis on native plants that celebrate a Midwestern sense of place. This workshop is being offered by the College of Lake County to support the Liberty Prairie Conservancy's Conservation@Home program. Register with the College of Lake County.    

Location: College of Lake County • Thu Mar 8, 7:00 pm to Thu Mar 8, 9:00 pm
Category: Classes & Workshops | Details

Volunteer Restoration Workday

Do you enjoy the out-of-doors and the chance to work directly with the land? Then we've got the thing for you – our monthly workday. On the second Saturday of each month, volunteers help us steward one of two special sites owned by Libertyville Township.  These places are so ecologically valuable they're part of the Illinois Nature Preserve system. We provide tools and instruction, and volunteers help with projects such as weed control, seed collecting and planting. Trust us: it’s not too intense, and you’ll enjoy meeting other like-minded people. We meet the second Saturday of every month, 9 a.m. to noon, and alternate between Oak Openings in Grayslake and Liberty Prairie in Libertyville (directions below). Wear jeans and boots; we’ll bring gloves, water and nourishment. Registration is suggested but not mandatory. Contact Us January 14      Liberty Prairie February 11      Oak Openings March 10 Liberty Prairie April 14 Oak Openings May 12 Liberty Prairie June 9 Oak Openings July 14 Liberty Prairie August 11 Oak Openings September 8 Liberty Prairie October 13 Oak Openings November 10 Liberty Prairie December 8 Oak Openings                     

Location: Liberty Prairie Nature Preserve • Sat Mar 10, 9:00 am to Sat Mar 10, 12:00 pm
Category: Volunteer Workdays | Details

Get Your Yard Off Drugs

For anyone who would like to make their landscape friendlier and healthier for children and pets, this course will cover chemical-free strategies for maintaining your lawn and garden, including organic approaches for fertilizing and controlling pests and diseases. Learn to balance your landscape needs and sense of beauty with those of nature (eco systems) because in the long run they are interrelated. This workshop is being offered by the College of Lake County to support the Liberty Prairie Conservancy's Conservation@Home program. Register      

Location: College of Lake County • Sat Mar 17, 9:00 am to Sat Mar 17, 11:00 am
Category: Classes & Workshops | Details

Rain Gardens

Homeowners in many parts of the country are catching on to rain gardens which support a variety of picturesque flowers that handle wet soil. A natural or a dug shallow depression, this garden is designed to capture and soak up storm water runoff from your roof or other impervious areas around the house such as driveways, walkways and compacted lawn areas. In addition to adding beauty to your landscape, a rain garden protects water quality because storm water runoff is one of the main sources of water pollution. This workshop is being offered by the College of Lake County to support the Liberty Prairie Conservancy's Conservation@Home Register with the College of Lake County   

Location: College of Lake County • Thu Mar 22, 7:00 pm to Thu Mar 22, 9:00 pm
Category: Classes & Workshops | Details

Gardening for a Lifetime

For those who want to garden but face physical limitations, or for those who want to simplify and decrease the work, this class will explore ways to adapt the garden and its care.  Avoid the garden grief of an aching back or sore knees. Down-size your garden. Select trees, shrubs and flowers that are "easy keepers," requiring low maintenance. Learn helpful tips to create beautiful surroundings with a minimized amount of effort. This workshop is being offered by the College of Lake County to support the Liberty Prairie Conservancy's Conservation@Home program. Register with the College of Lake County.  

Location: College of Lake County • Sat Mar 31, 7:00 pm to Sat Mar 31, 9:00 pm
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Composting

Turn your leaves and other yard waste into black gold. This class will show that composting is not complicated, not a lot of work, not smelly and is well worth the investment. The composting process results in the best sustainable fertilizer that money can buy---but made free in your own yard. This workshop is being offered by the College of Lake County to support the Liberty Prairie Conservancy's Conservation@Home program. Register with the College of Lake County. 

Location: College of Lake County • Thu Apr 5, 7:00 pm to Thu Apr 5, 9:00 pm
Category: Classes & Workshops | Details

Volunteer Restoration Workday

Do you enjoy the out-of-doors and the chance to work directly with the land? Then we've got the thing for you – our monthly workday. On the second Saturday of each month, volunteers help us steward one of two special sites owned by Libertyville Township.  These places are so ecologically valuable they're part of the Illinois Nature Preserve system. We provide tools and instruction, and volunteers help with projects such as weed control, seed collecting and planting. Trust us: it’s not too intense, and you’ll enjoy meeting other like-minded people. We meet the second Saturday of every month, 9 a.m. to noon, and alternate between Oak Openings in Grayslake and Liberty Prairie in Libertyville (directions below). Wear jeans and boots; we’ll bring gloves, water and nourishment. Registration is suggested but not mandatory. Contact Us January 14      Liberty Prairie February 11      Oak Openings March 10 Liberty Prairie April 14 Oak Openings May 12 Liberty Prairie June 9 Oak Openings July 14 Liberty Prairie August 11 Oak Openings September 8 Liberty Prairie October 13 Oak Openings November 10 Liberty Prairie December 8 Oak Openings                     

Location: Oak Openings Nature Preserve • Sat Apr 14, 9:00 am to Sat Apr 14, 12:00 pm
Category: Volunteer Workdays | Details

Annual Meeting

We hope you will join us for our Annual Meeting! The evening begins with a wine and cheese reception and a chance to enjoy beautiful botancial watercolors by artist Kathleen Garness. RSVPs required by April 10. RSVP  Members are freeGuests are $10 April 18, 2012  

Location: Independence Grove • Wed Apr 18, 6:30 pm to Wed Apr 18, 8:30 pm
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Backyard Habitats

Imagine your garden in the moving and living color of butterflies and birds. This class will address ways to attract these classic creatures and other beneficial pollinators to your garden. Learn how to incorporate multi-season food sources and provide water and nesting sites so you can enjoy wildlife at home.  This workshop is being offered by the College of Lake County to support the Liberty Prairie Conservancy's Conservation@Home program. Register with the College of Lake County.    

Location: College of Lake County • Thu Apr 19, 7:00 pm to Thu Apr 19, 9:00 pm
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Landscaping for Wildlife & Native Garden Tour

Class is April 25 and Native Garden Tour is May 12-- This is a Lake County Forest Preserve program and includes an indoor class intro to local native plants and backyard habitat design. A May tour of the native garden at Independence Grove gives a first-hand look on how to utilize these plants in your landscape. Class: Wednesday, April 25, 6:30–8 pm, Ryerson Woods—Welcome Center. Native garden tour: Saturday, May 12, 10–11 am, Independence Grove. Adults. $10 residents, $14 nonresidents.

Location: Ryerson Woods • Wed Apr 25, 6:30 pm to Wed Apr 25, 8:30 pm
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Yard Design 101

Good design can produce a picturesque landscape. Learn the basics of how to conduct a site analysis, draw a base map, develop a conceptual plan, and have a master plan perspective even when phasing in the plan over time.  This workshop is being offered by the College of Lake County to support the Liberty Prairie Conservancy's Conservation@Home program. Register with the College of Lake County    

Location: College of Lake County • Sat Apr 28, 9:00 am to Sat Apr 28, 11:00 am
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Native Plant Sale - Lake County Forest Preserve District

May 12–13 Purchase plants that thrive in local gardens and provide native wildlife habitat. Plants are restocked on Sunday. Saturday, 9 am–3 pm or Sunday, 10 am–3 pm Independence Grove—North Bay Pavilion.

Location: Independence Grove • Sat May 12, 9:00 am to Sun May 13, 3:00 pm
Category: Native Plant Sales | Details