Events
Educational Events
Plants for Sunny Areas Webinar
To complement the previous webinar on what to plant in shady areas, we now bring you native plants that love the sun! Learn about what native plants will enjoy sunny …
Edible Native Landscaping Webinar
You may be aware of the importance of planting native plants in our outdoor spaces and some of the benefits they have for our pollinators and wildlife, but did you …
Conservation@Home Intro Webinar
Our intro class is back! Learn what Conservation@Home is and how you can use native plants to make your yard a better habitat. Also covered will be rain gardens, rain …
Protecting Water Quality at Home Online Workshop
Join DuPage County Stormwater Management, The Conservation Foundation and SCARCE in learning how to protect water quality from your very own home! Open to everyone, this free webinar will provide …
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Planting a Pollinator Garden Webinar
Bring birds and butterflies to your yard with native plants! Learn what to plant to bring a variety of color and life to your yard. Planting a Pollinator Garden Webinar, …
Turning Your Neighborhood Pond Into Habitat Webinar
Neighborhood ponds are frequently filled with algae and geese and are difficult to maintain, often causing problems for those responsible for managing them. Learn how adding native plant buffers can …
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Nature Rx Webinar
Join Jim Kleinwachter for a presentation about the physical and mental health benefits of getting out into nature. We will explore the endless ways a connection to nature improves our …
Webinar – Fox River Dams: Should We Live With Them? Can We Live Without Them
Most of the dams built on the Fox River were constructed in the latter half of the 19th century for power generation or industry. But what function do they provide …
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Nature-Based Play Webinar
In stressful times like this, it's even more important to help our children cope. Play, especially out in nature, is a perfect way to help children decrease stress, improve moods, …
Fixing Common Landscape Problems with a Rain Garden Webinar
Learn how keeping the rain where it falls can help solve common landscape problems like standing water and muddy areas. Fixing Common Landscape Problems with a Rain Garden Webinar, May …
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Organic Gardening Webinar
What does it mean to have an "organic" garden? What plants and methods should you use in an organic garden? Find out everything you need to begin your organic gardening …
Composting 101 Webinar
What is composting? What are the ins and outs of this misunderstood garden staple? Join us to learn the basics of composting and how you can compost on your own! …
