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Common Invasive Species (and What to Plant Instead) Webinar
Learn what invasive species are common to the Chicago region. Find out how to remove them and what to plant instead. Common Invasive Species (and What to Plant Instead) Webinar, …
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Bringing Butterflies To Your Yard
Flashes of orange and yellow flitting among my flowers. How do you bring them to your yard? In this webinar, we will see some examples of native butterflies and find …
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 …
Beginner Birdwatching At Home
This webinar is an introduction to backyard birding. Learn to identify some common backyard birds and find out how can you bring more varieties of birds to your yard.
O’Hara Woods Workday
O'Hara Woods 1034 W 135th St, Romeoville, IL, United StatesThe Conservation Foundation and the Friends of O'Hara Woods welcome you to join us for our monthly workday at O'Hara Woods. We provide the snacks and tools, you provide the …
Intro to Conservation@Home 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 …
What’s Blooming Now??
Take a pictorial walk through some Chicagoland habitats and see what's blooming now! Become familiar with native plants you might see blooming in a prairie, woodland, or even in your …
Magnificent Monarchs
There is no more iconic butterfly than the monarch. But this symbol of delicate beauty and grace hides a truly amazing story. Learn about the life cycle of this amazing …
Attracting Hummingbirds To Your Yard
People have always been fascinated by hummingbirds. Their acrobatic flight capabilities along with their colorful plumage are just some of the reasons. Denis Kania, a member of The Conservation Foundation, …
Recycling Confusion – Let’s Sort It Out!
When China ceased accepting many of the world’s recyclables in 2018, it not only caused the value of materials to plummet due to oversupply but also brought to light how …
Glen Ellyn Native Tree & Shrub Sale 2020
Planting native trees and shrubs in your home landscape adds beauty and shade to your yard, and turns it into a water conserving haven for wildlife and your family. Add …
O’Hara Woods Workday
O'Hara Woods Beverly J Griffin Dr, Romeoville, IL, United StatesThe Conservation Foundation and the Friends of O'Hara Woods welcome you to join us for our monthly workday at O'Hara Woods. We provide the snacks and tools, you provide the …
