Converting Lawn to Pollinator Habitat
Eric Anderson has many years of experience converting turf to native plants. Learn from his successes (and mistakes!) how you can remove grass and create a pollinator haven in your yard.
Eric Anderson has many years of experience converting turf to native plants. Learn from his successes (and mistakes!) how you can remove grass and create a pollinator haven in your yard.
What goes into making a good nature photo? In this webinar, you’ll learn camera and composition basics as well as considerations specific to taking pictures outdoors. These photography tips will help you capture a great photo the next time you’re out enjoying nature!
Fall is a perfect time to plant!! And The Conservation Foundation's Fall Native Tree & Shrub Sale is the perfect place to get the native trees and shrubs you need to bring winter interest, attract birds and other wildlife, and control and conserve water in your yard! Sale ordering opens on September 1st and will …
Oak trees are an iconic symbol of hardwood forests. Recently, stewards discovered oaks were struggling in the Chicago area. Join us to learn about the Oak Recovery Program, how you can to improve habitats for oaks, which oaks to plant, and what other plants like to live around oaks.
Did you know that many Birds of Prey (also known as Raptors) can be found in our area? Join us to see our Owls, Hawks and Falcons up close. You will learn fascinating facts about them and explore the various issues they face, including predator/prey relationships and the important role they have in our ecosystem. …
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DuPage County Stormwater Management and The Conservation Foundation are offering a free webinar from 1pm to 2pm on September 10th, 2020 called "Going from Green to Purple: Using Green Roofs as a Stormwater Management Tool". This webinar aims to connect like-minded organizations and individuals who are concerned with protecting local streams and rivers. During the …
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Leaves are free and one of the most nutrient rich resources available in the fall. Find out how leaves impact water quality in our rivers and streams and how you can put leaves to work in your garden in this free webinar sponsored by DuPage County Stormwater Management.
The River Corridor Foundation of St. Charles and The Conservation Foundation are working together to conduct a volunteer Fox River clean-up on Saturday, September 19, 2020 as part of the annual “It’s Our Fox River Day” river cleanups and community celebrations in towns along the Fox River being coordinated by Friends of the Fox River. …
Trees are on the forefront of climate change mitigation, human health, and social justice. Their importance cannot be understated. However, it can be difficult to fund, plant and support more trees. DuPage County has worked to overcome many of these obstacles at their 202-acre government campus. What used to be a monoculture landscape is now …
A naturalized neighborhood pond shoreline can reduce erosion, geese and algae. But does this mean your pond will look weedy? Of course not! Learn the why, where and how to create native areas for stormwater Best Management Practices, the many benefits they provide, and how to keep them looking and working their best.
Learn about the significance of oaks in Illinois and what challenges they are facing across our region. Get involved in supporting our natural area by planning a healthy, native garden in your own yard. This presentation will cover the natural history of Illinois, current challenges facing oak ecosystems, why your yard is critical to helping …
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Naperville, IL 60565
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