The next WPPC Business Meeting will be Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7pm via Zoom.  The major topic of discussion will be the upcoming seminar.  The public is welcome, but only WPPC voting members may vote on proposals.

The WPPC’s annual Natural Landscaping Seminar will be held on February 28, 2026 at McHenry County College.  Presentations will include woodland restoration from forests to front yards, plants in high-quality remnant prairies, local butterflies and their host plants and a discussion on Piping Plovers.  The price will be a very […]

The next WPPC Business Meeting will be Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7pm in the McHenry County College Commons area.  The major topic of discussion will be the upcoming plant sale.  The public is welcome, but only WPPC voting members may vote on proposals.

The WPPC’s Annual Native Plant Sale will be Sunday, May 3, 2026 in the commons area at McHenry County College.  The sale runs from noon until 3, but it’s best to arrive early as many of our most popular species sell out quickly.  We often have a line forming before […]

The WPPC’s Annual Meeting will be Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 7pm in the McHenry County College Commons area.  The major topic of discussion will be the Executive Board elections.  The public is welcome, but only WPPC voting members may vote on proposals or elections.

Description:  The landowners began their native prairie restoration project in 2017.  After clearing invasive buckthorn and honeysuckle, they began seeding small areas with native seeds.  Each year, additional sections were added to their native prairie restoration project which currently stands at 2 1/2 to 3 acres.  Maturing native plant areas, […]

The WPPC’s next Business Meeting will be Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 7pm in the McHenry County College Commons area.  The major topic of discussion will be next year’s budget.  The public is welcome, but only WPPC voting members may vote on proposals or elections.