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January 2022
HERONS, CRANES AND EGRETS
Online/Virtual
Public Welcome Family Friendly Limited Access Recording Free Event Chapter Meeting
Tall, wading birds can be challenging to tell apart from a distance. Discover the different species of herons, cranes and egrets that visit Lake County and learn about their unique adaptations and habitat requirements. There will be NO IN-PERSON PRESENTATION this month. The Lake County Forest Preserve District Environmental Educators are not presenting in-person at this time. You are still invited to attend at the library to view this program or register to view from home via Zoom. Registration is required for both Zoom viewing and those wishing to attend in person. To register please click this link. https://www.fremontlibrary.org/event/5786939 Presented in partnership with Fremont Public Library
February 2022
Go Native in Your Yard
Online/Virtual
Public Welcome Family Friendly Limited Access Recording Free Event Chapter Meeting
Explore the beauty and function of native plants. Environmental Restoration Specialist David Eubanks has restored native ecologies with private landowners, Openlands, Cook County Forest Preserves, the City of Chicago, and the Lincoln Park Conservancy. He'll share the different requirements of prairie, woodland, and wetland plants, and how to source and maintain the best native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees for your specific niche. Speaker: Dave Eubanks This will be an in person presentation. Registration is required for both Zoom viewing and those wishing to attend in person. To register please click this link. https://www.fremontlibrary.org/event/5794703 Presented in partnership with Fremont Public Library
March 2022
The Often Unseen Splendor of Ants and Their Roles in Our Lives
Online/Virtual
Public Welcome Family Friendly Limited Access Recording Free Event Chapter Meeting
Ants are one of the most abundant and important animals on the planet, and they do everything! Biology Professor, Sean Menke will introduce us to the beauty and diversity of these amazing creatures and the essential roles they play in our world, including their use as tools to improve human society. Sean will also discuss some of the ants commonly found in the Chicagoland area and what we know about the important part they play in these environments as well as how they can be used as bioindicators of successful habitat restoration projects. Speaker: Sean Menke This will be an in person presentation. Registration is required for both Zoom viewing and those wishing to attend in person. To register please click this link. https://www.fremontlibrary.org/event/6013576 Presented in partnership with Fremont Public Library
April 2022
Landscaping with Beautiful Native Woody Plants
Online/Virtual
Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Chapter Meeting
Your property can become a more productive part of the crucial habitat corridors in our area by incorporating native woody plants into your landscape. Learn about a select palette of gorgeous woody plants, native to the Chicagoland region, to add color, texture, seasonal interest, screening and most importantly, healthy life to your property. Speaker: Landscape Ecologist, Mary Fortmann This will be an in person presentation. Registration is required for both Zoom viewing and those wishing to attend in person. To register please click this link. https://www.fremontlibrary.org/event/6023044 Presented in partnership with Fremont Public Library
May 2022
Designing Your Native Plant Garden
Online/Virtual
Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Meeting
Learn about plants native to Illinois that will work and spruce-up your home landscape! Matt Hokanson, owner of Woods and Wetlands Ecological Services will discuss elements of good garden design including planning, native plant selection, preparing your garden space for planting, and plant spacing. Ideas for plant combinations will also be shared for various settings! This will be an in person presentation. Registration is required for both Zoom viewing and those wishing to attend in person. To register please click this link. https://www.fremontlibrary.org/event/6022880 Presented in partnership with Fremont Public Library
June 2022
Sustainable Yards: Native Replacements for Invasive Trees and Shrubs
Online/Virtual
Public Welcome Family Friendly Limited Access Recording Free Event Chapter Meeting
Need some inspiration to finally remove that pesky hedgerow of burning bush? We all know that we should remove invasive species from our community, but what do we do after they're gone? Our presenter, Sarah Michehl from The Land Conservancy of McHenry County will discuss ways to make our native trees and shrubs the most attractive ecological and aesthetic option. Sarah will also share real-life examples of some great native plant species used as replacements . This will be an in person presentation but will also be available via Zoom. Registration is required for both Zoom viewing and those wishing to attend in person. To register please click this link https://www.fremontlibrary.org/event/6446396 Presented in partnership with Fremont Public Library
August 2022
Native Seed Collection in Lake County
Online/Virtual
Public Welcome Family Friendly Limited Access Recording Free Event Chapter Meeting
Having a native garden is rewarding in the summer, but have you explored what it looks like in fall? Ever wondered how to properly collect native seeds? Join us to learn about identifying your plants when they are seeding instead of blooming, along with tips on how to collect & handle your seeds successfully. Participants will learn how to access a new resource showcasing 60 native species suitable for gardening, with photos in seed. Bring your questions about your native plants! Speaker: Kelly Schultz, Stewardship Ecologist II with LCFPD This will be an in person presentation but will also be available via Zoom. Registration is required for both Zoom viewing and those wishing to attend in person. To register please click this link https://www.fremontlibrary.org/event/6453337 Presented in partnership with Fremont Public Library
September 2022
A Wildlife Friendly Fall Cleanup
Online/Virtual
Public Welcome Family Friendly Limited Access Recording Free Event Chapter Meeting
As devoted gardeners, we have traditionally always prepared our gardens for winter by diligently cutting down and removing all dead growth. So what has changed? We now know so much more than we did in the past, and in particular how our management of our garden can have dramatic impacts on wildlife. Did you know that some of your favorite butterflies need that dead growth to overwinter and survive another season? Learn why more and more people are now embracing a new approach to fall cleanups and how you too can make a positive change. Speaker: Kim Pesche This will be an in person presentation but will also be availble via Zoom. Registration is required for both Zoom viewing and those wishing to attend in person. To register please click this link https://www.fremontlibrary.org/event/6846681 Presented in partnership with Fremont Public Library
October 2022
Are My Oak Trees In Trouble, or Not?
Fremont Public Library, 1170 N Midlothian Rd, Mundelein, IL, 60060 Map
Live Stream Available
Public Welcome Family Friendly Limited Access Recording Free Event Chapter Meeting
Oak-tober, is a month-long celebration of all things oak-related in Illinois. Oaks are a critical part of our natural heritage but have been under attack lately. Join Illinois Forest Pest Outreach Coordinator Tricia Bethke, for a discussion on how to identify, monitor, and manage threatening and non-threatening oak pests and diseases such as two-lined chestnut borer, spongy moth, bur oak blight, oak wilt and other potential threats to oak trees.
This is an in-person presentation but will also be available via Zoom.
Registration Is Required
To register, please click this link https://www.fremontlibrary.org/event/6839096
Presented in partnership with Fremont Public Library
November 2022
2022 Native Landscaping Conference
Round Lake Beach Civic and Cultural Center, 2007 N Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach, IL, 60073 Map
Public Welcome Family Friendly Paid Event Conference/Symposium Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity Drinking Fountains
The Foundation for Healthy Ecosystems: Healthy Living Soil Above and below, it's all related. The life below ground supports the beauty above. Saturday November 12, 2022 8:15 AM - 12:30 PM Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center 2007 North Civic Center Way Round Lake Beach, IL. 60073
The Lake to Prairie Chapter of Wild Ones is proud to present our 2022 Native Landscaping Conference, The Foundation for Healthy Ecosystems: Healthy Living Soil. This year we will learn more about the "below ground system" and its capacity to support productive ecosystems. All plants interact with animals, fungi and other plants in diverse ways. After learning about the soil, we will go above ground and learn how the prairie and our own gardens are impacted by soil health. Landscaping with natives is the goal of the Wild Ones organization. The Lake to Prairie chapter presents a native landscaping conference annually. Our chapter's mission is to educate, which we do with monthly meetings at Fremont Public Library, covering a wide range of natural landscaping and environmental education topics. Bringing educators together in one place at this conference will provide a wealth of information for people new to the native plant idea as well as the practiced native gardener. So please join us this year as we learn why soil is an integral part of a healthy ecosystem. Through native landscaping, we can build a healthier environment and support the web of life in our own backyards.