Events
Beekeeping
Learn all about the amazing art of beekeeping with professional beekeeper Frank Moriarty of Honey with Style! This webinar is sponsored by
Stormwater@Home
Innovative new technology for green roofs and green walls. Sponsored by DuPage County Stormwater Management
Creating a Butterfly Garden
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 …
Family Adventures At McDonald Farm
McDonald Farm 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville, IL, United StatesFrom zucchini and cherry tomatoes to mountains of kale, the garden is in full bloom and ready to share its bounty! Join our educators as we lead you through the …
Yorkville Litter Clean-up
376 East Veterans Parkway 376 East Veterans Parkway, Yorkville, ILDonate one hour of your time and help make Yorkville brighter. Participate in our clean-up program. Just bring yourself, gloves, and a mask. Trash bags and picker-uppers provided. Last Saturday …
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 …
Glen Ellyn Native Tree & Shrub Sale
The 2021 Glen Ellyn Native Tree & Shrub Sale is here! The sale opens on Sunday, August 15th and closes at 5:00pm on Wednesday, September 15th. Add the beauty, shade, …
Eco-Friendly Landscaping
Jim Kleinwachter of The Conservation Foundation will suggest impactful choices for home landscapes such as planting trees, using native plants, installing rain barrels and reducing chemical use.
Yorkville Litter Clean-up
376 East Veterans Parkway 376 East Veterans Parkway, Yorkville, ILDonate one hour of your time and help make Yorkville brighter. Participate in our clean-up program. Just bring yourself, gloves, and a mask. Trash bags and picker-uppers provided. Last Saturday …
Garden Refresh Revisited
Join us in September for our Garden Refresh Revisited webinar! After updating the Clow House native gardens this season, join us to see pictures of the plants in the ground and hear about the challenges we encountered as well as some general do’s and don’ts of planting a native garden.
Club Nature
McDonald Farm 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville, IL, United StatesStarting this fall, we are welcoming elementary age children to a new after school nature club! Each week, they will immerse themselves in our farm, gardens, and native ecosystems and explore a unique theme while enjoying the health benefits of nature and fresh food from the garden!
Forest Therapy Walk
Immerse yourself in nature and experience the healing effects of forest therapy or Shinrin-Yoku (Japanese for forest bathing). Reconnect with nature during these mindful walks with a certified Forest Therapy guide.
