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SUMMARY:WPPC's 2023 Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Natural Landscape Seminar: The WPPC’s annual Natural Landscape Seminar will be held on Saturday\, February 18\, 2023 in the Luecht Auditorium at McHenry County College.  The pre-registration period is now over\, but you may still register at the door starting at 8am on February 18.  We’ve confirmed some great speakers this year as we work to restore the seminar after a three year hiatus.  The presenters include a nationally-known\, award-winning author\, a restoration ecologist and the creator of a TikTok channel on foraging.  Our final presentation will look at the first ten years of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge and where it’s going in the future.  We hope you’ll take a break from the winter weather and come hear some wonderful presentations on native plants\, habitats and the critters they attract.  We’ve kept the early-bird pricing at a very reasonable $40 ($50 at the door)\, which includes all four presentations and access to our vendors\, book table and famous buffet lunch.  For those who wish to follow Covid protocols\, there will be a section where extra distancing and masks are required.  See the seminar page for more details and the schedule of events.
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/5221/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US Hwy 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org
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SUMMARY:WPPC Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The next WPPC Business Meeting will be Thursday\, January 19\, 2023 at 7pm in the McHenry County College Commons area.  The major topic of discussion will be the upcoming seminar.  The public is welcome\, but only WPPC voting members may vote on proposals.
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/wppc-business-meeting/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US Hwy 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T113000
DTSTAMP:20260530T184907
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SUMMARY:Walk on the Wild Side\, The Keibler Parcel\, Saturday\, September 17\, 10am
DESCRIPTION:Description:  As you walk along the paths\, you’ll meander through oak forests (with bottle brush and other natives on the forest floor)\, a restored pond\, prairie fields on gently rolling hills with wide vistas of sky and edged by oaks. Many species of birds are attracted to this beautiful parcel which has been lovingly restored by removing invasive species and planting native plants.  This parcel was purchased with the intent of protecting it from development.  It’s located just west of the Hackmatack National Forest footprint\, and is surrounded by natural areas owned by McHenry County Conservation District\, the Land Conservancy and Openlands. \nJim Keenan and Dorothy Robin will guide you on this walk.  The guided walk will begin at 10am. \nDirections:  Parking will be at the Alden United Methodist Church.  Take Rt 47 north from Woodstock.  At the stop sign\, turn left on Charles Rd.  After a few miles\, Charles Rd will turn into Alden Rd.  Continue north to Rt 173.  Turn left\, and the church will be a short distance on the right.  16532 IL Rte 173\, Harvard\, IL \n                     
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/walk-on-the-wild-side-the-keibler-parcel-saturday-september-17-10am/
LOCATION:The Keibler Parcel\, 16532 IL-173\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Tours,Natural Landscaping
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220806T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220806T123000
DTSTAMP:20260530T184907
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SUMMARY:Walk on the Wild Side\, Saturday\, August 6\, 2022\, The Property of John & Caryn Shiel\, 11:15am
DESCRIPTION:Description:  Scattered islands of natural landscaping–all developed over a thirty-year period and placed within the confines of a 1/4 acre city lot. The yard is planted with a delightful combination of native plants\, various grasses\, native shrubs and trees. John will discuss “his dilemma” of what to do about shade created by mature trees and shrubs on his sun-loving plants.  The owner-guided walk starts at 11:15am\, or whenever the group arrives from the first walk at Christ the King Parish.  Note:  This is the second of two garden walks today. \nDirections:  From the church\, turn left (south) and go about 600 yards to the third right\, Hiawatha Drive. Turn right and go through the four-way stop intersection. In 75 yards\, turn right on Winnebago Drive. The Shiel house is the second one on the left\, 4707 Winnebago Drive in Wonder Lake. It’s the one with the oak trees and prairie.  Street parking protocol around here is to park about half your vehicle OFF the road surface\, with tires on the grass. Thanks for your cooperation.
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/walk-on-the-wild-side-saturday-august-6-2022-the-property-of-john-caryn-shiel-1115am/
LOCATION:The Shiel Property\, 4707 Winnebago Drive\, Wonder Lake\, IL\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220806T110000
DTSTAMP:20260530T184907
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SUMMARY:Walk on the Wild Side\, Christ the King Parish Natural Area\, August 6\, 2022\, 10AM
DESCRIPTION:Description: On a whim about twenty years ago\, Dave Zieger and John Shiel agreed that they might as well start working to restore a portion of the church property in Wonder Lake that was right across the street from Dave’s living room window. Dave brought it up\, since its neglected condition was more noticed by him than anyone else. John had married into the parish some years prior. We began. Litter and dumped materials were hauled out and invasive trees and shrubs were cut and burned at a relaxed pace. We communicated with the new pastor about the plan\, and it turns out he was fairly conversant with natural area restoration. He gave his blessing\, literally. The site is about 2.5 acres on a total property of 23 acres. It’s an old field of about forty years with only small bits of mowing by a neighbor for aesthetics. We scattered prairie seeds and burned\, sometimes with a permit. Now it shows some success\, while still very much a work in progress. The guided walk starts at 10am.  Note:  This is the first of two garden walks today.\n \nDirections:  The church is on the east (McHenry) side of Wonder Lake. From the stop light intersection of Rte120 and East Wonder Lake Rd\, turn north for 2 mi. Note: the road going south of the stop light is Ridge Rd. After 2 mi.\, at a four-way stop at Hancock Dr.\, turn right and go about two blocks to a stop sign. Turn left for the resumption of East Wonder Lake Rd. and go about a mile north. The church is on the right/east side and is a 1960s A-frame structure. If coming from the north\, use Barnard Mill Rd and turn right close to the Busy Bee Restaurant\, turn south on East Wonder Lake Rd. and go about a half mile. Church is on your left.  5006 East Wonder Lake Road\, Wonder Lake.
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/walk-on-the-wild-side-christ-the-king-parish-natural-area-august-6-2022-10am/
LOCATION:Christ the King Parish\, 5006 East Wonder Lake Road\, Wonder Lake\, IL\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220723T114500
DTSTAMP:20260530T184907
CREATED:20220317T194010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220626T205811Z
UID:4884-1658570400-1658576700@www.thewppc.org
SUMMARY:Walk on the Wild Side\, The Property of Sarah & Scott Michehl\, Saturday\, July 23\, 2022 at 10am
DESCRIPTION:Property Description: Explore a 1.25-acre yard in a residential neighborhood that has been converted from traditional non-native landscaping to majority native species. Sarah and Scott have lived at the property for 10 years with their two children and dog and have been removing invasive species and adding native trees\, shrubs\, and plants ever since. Formal front yard sun and shade gardens (HOA-friendly)\, foundation plantings\, privacy hedgerows\, lawn-to-prairie conversion\, newly-planted ground cover gardens\, and a 1/2-acre oak savanna restoration with a tiny creek will be visited. Hear about their maintenance techniques\, including the use of prescribed fire in even the smallest gardens. As the coordinator for The Land Conservancy’s Conservation@Home program and a previous WPPC mentee\, Sarah has received much inspiration from our community and has a passion for blending the beauty of native plants in a formal setting with ecological function. Come hear the lessons learned (ugh bindweed is the worst)\, and see the projects-in-progress! A detailed how-to of Sarah’s lawn-to-prairie conversion can be seen on The Land Conservancy of McHenry County’s youtube channel here.  The guided walks will begin at 10am and 11:45am.\n\nDirections: From the intersection of Walkup and Edgewood Roads in Crystal Lake\, travel east on Edgewood Rd. Take your first right onto Larkspur Drive\, we are the 3rd house on the right. Just look for the house with the native plant gardens. Street parking available.\n\n                   
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/walk-on-the-wild-side-the-property-of-sarah-scott-michehl-saturday-july-23-2022-at-10am/
LOCATION:The Michehl Property\, 3117 Larkspur Dr\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T184907
CREATED:20220121T195607Z
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SUMMARY:Walk on the Wild Side\, Saturday\, June 18\, 2022\, the Property of Barb & Mike Mikulicz\, 10am
DESCRIPTION:Description:  Barb and Mike moved to Crystal Lake in the summer of 2006.  At that time\, there were large portions of the 1 1/2 acre corner property that were simply manicured lawn.  Starting in 2009\, with H.M. Hepperlen as mentor\, prairie plants were introduced and the yard has continued to evolve with various garden additions.  You’ll see 17 types of native trees\, including Bur\, White and Chinquapin Oaks\, as well as Shagbark Hickory and Tulip Tree. Also\, there are 15 different types of native shrubs with large groupings of Nannyberry\, Hazelnut and Blackhaw as hedges\, and Snowberry around the gazebo.  Large areas have been turned into prairie-like gardens\, lower wetland plantings\, and partial-shade gardens.  The yard starts blooming in April/May with Woodland Phlox\, Bellwort\, Jacob’s Ladder\, Sand Coreopsis and Spicebush\, continues through summer with numerous prairie plants and wraps up with gorgeous asters and goldenrods.   A few goals include continuing to add more shade plants as some younger trees mature\, continuing to add sedges\, and making progress on our western-facing slope.  This yard is a showcase for native plants in multiple meticulously-maintained gardens.  Guided walk will start at 10am.  Following the walk\, H.M. Hepperlen will lead a tour of a portion of the Hollows (an MCCD Nature Preserve) which is adjacent to the Wyndwood subdivision and a short walk from the Mikulicz’s.  This area was previously mined leaving behind a sandy sub-soil.  It has been restored to a sand prairie and savanna with plants such as Bur Oak\, Sumac\, Little Bluestem\, Spotted Bee Balm\, Rough Blazing Star and Pale Purple Coneflower.  The tour should take 45-60 minutes.\nDirections: Our property is located in the Wyndwood subdivision. Using US 14 and Sands Rd as starting point\, head north on Sands\, cross railroad tracks\, turn right onto Wyndwood Dr.\, turn right onto Lindsay Ln.\, turn left onto Carrie Ct. We are the first house on the right\, on the corner of Carrie Ct. and Lindsay Ln. 6504 Carrie Ct. \n                               
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/walk-on-the-wild-side-saturday-june-18-2022-the-property-of-barb-mike-mikulicz-10am/
LOCATION:The Mikulicz Property\, 6504 Carrie Ct\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220515T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T184907
CREATED:20220114T194104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T190500Z
UID:4799-1652628600-1652634000@www.thewppc.org
SUMMARY:Walk on the Wild Side\, The Property of Linda and Terry Gurgone\, May 15\, 2022\, 1pm and 3:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Description:  You are invited to take a stroll through rolling oak savanna and open prairie area on 3+ acres in the Pine Ridge subdivision in Bull Valley. Linda and Terry began restoring natives to the landscape in 1991 by adding plant diversity to their property hoping to transform it into a welcoming haven for insects\, birds\, animals and humans. They credit the influence of Perle Olsson and the late Margaret Marchi\, Bill Wingate and Dick York for their inspiration. The savanna area has red\, white\, and bur oaks\, shagbark hickories and over 30 species of woodland plants. Besides the savanna and prairie areas\, Linda has started a couple of Permaculture guilds using native shrubs and trees to provide a regenerative food supply on the property.  Guided walks will be offered at 1pm and 3:30pm.\n\n\nTake a sneak peek or a four season virtual tour on the website Linda has created to showcase the plants and animals present in the yard.\n\nDirections: From the intersection of Bull Valley and Valley Hill Rd.\, head north to the first street on the right\, Concord Dr. Follow Concord for over a mile\, turning left at each opportunity. Last house on the left 807 N. Concord. lgurgone@gmail.com\, 847-970-0899.\n\n          \n    
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/walk-on-the-wild-side-the-property-of-linda-and-terry-gurgone-may-15-2022-1pm-and-330pm-2022-05-15/
LOCATION:The Gurgone Property\, 807 N. Concord Drive\, Woodstock\, IL\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220515T153000
DTSTAMP:20260530T184907
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T215007Z
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SUMMARY:Walk on the Wild Side\, The Property of Linda and Terry Gurgone\, May 15\, 2022\, 1pm and 3:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Description:  You are invited to take a stroll through rolling oak savanna and open prairie area on 3+ acres in the Pine Ridge subdivision in Bull Valley. Linda and Terry began restoring natives to the landscape in 1991 by adding plant diversity to their property hoping to transform it into a welcoming haven for insects\, birds\, animals and humans. They credit the influence of Perle Olsson and the late Margaret Marchi\, Bill Wingate and Dick York for their inspiration. The savanna area has red\, white\, and bur oaks\, shagbark hickories and over 30 species of woodland plants. Besides the savanna and prairie areas\, Linda has started a couple of Permaculture guilds using native shrubs and trees to provide a regenerative food supply on the property.  Guided walks will be offered at 1pm and 3:30pm.\n\n\nTake a sneak peek or a four season virtual tour on the website Linda has created to showcase the plants and animals present in the yard.\n\nDirections: From the intersection of Bull Valley and Valley Hill Rd.\, head north to the first street on the right\, Concord Dr. Follow Concord for over a mile\, turning left at each opportunity. Last house on the left 807 N. Concord. lgurgone@gmail.com\, 847-970-0899.\n\n          \n    
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/walk-on-the-wild-side-the-property-of-linda-and-terry-gurgone-may-15-2022-1pm-and-330pm/
LOCATION:The Gurgone Property\, 807 N. Concord Drive\, Woodstock\, IL\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220501T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T184907
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220319T183513Z
UID:4838-1651406400-1651417200@www.thewppc.org
SUMMARY:The WPPC's 2022 Native Plant Sale is Sunday\, May 1\, from 12pm to 3pm
DESCRIPTION:We’re back!  The WPPC’s 2022 Native Plant Sale will be Sunday\, May 1 from 12pm to 3pm in the commons area of McHenry County College.  We’ll have a full selection of natives on hand for sunny\, shady or moist areas of your property.  There should be a selection of heirloom vegetable and herb plants available as well.  Be sure to arrive early as many species sell out quickly!  Would you like to learn more about native plants\, gardening with them\, their habitats and the insects they attract?  We’ll also have a book table with an extensive selection of titles on our natural world. \n                   
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/the-wppcs-2022-native-plant-sale-is-sunday-may-1-from-12pm-to-3pm/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US Hwy 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T184907
CREATED:20211022T161701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211023T044436Z
UID:3899-1636192800-1636218000@www.thewppc.org
SUMMARY:Green Living Expo Saturday\, November 6th
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nGreen Living Expo\, Saturday\, November 6th from 10 am to 5 pm\nThe WPPC will be having a virtual booth at this year’s Green Living Expo on Saturday\, November 6th from 10 am to 5 pm. Registration is required\, but free.\n\n\nThis year’s Expo is focusing on four areas of importance to our communities: renewable energy\, waste reduction\, food and farming\, and fun and recreation. The link below will take you to the registration page.\n\n\nhttps://mchenry.edu/greenexpo/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/greenlivingexponocember6th/
LOCATION:IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Booth Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210911T113000
DTSTAMP:20260530T184907
CREATED:20210128T225808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210822T191551Z
UID:4427-1631354400-1631359800@www.thewppc.org
SUMMARY:Walk on the Wild Side--Dreher Property\, Saturday\, September 11\, 2021\, 10am
DESCRIPTION:My property is in a newer “conservation design” subdivision which has about 25 acres of well-managed prairie plantings. The non-turf areas of my 1/2 acre yard feature almost entirely native species arranged in planting beds\, three rain gardens and a backyard prairie as well as a nice mix of native shrubs and trees. The tour also includes the beautiful Boloria Meadows Nature Preserve immediately to the west. This 40+ acre preserve\, which is owned and maintained by The Land Conservancy\, features high quality fen\, sedge meadow\, and partially restored old-growth woods and savanna. \nThis event is free and no pre-registration is required.  The owner-led guided walk will start promptly at 10am. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AYB6XfO5Ls \n  \nDirections: Located on the eastern edge of Bull Valley in the McAndrews Glen subdivision. The subdivision is on the north side of Bull Valley Rd. between Draper Rd. on the east and Ridge Rd. on the west. Enter the subdivision and turn left at the second street. Yellow House. Call (815) 861-2303 if lost. \n 
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/walk-on-the-wild-side-dreher-property-saturday-september-11-2021-10am/
LOCATION:The Dreher Property\, 7219 Milburne Court\, Bull Valley\, IL\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210807T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210807T113000
DTSTAMP:20260530T184907
CREATED:20210128T224851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210619T141752Z
UID:4422-1628330400-1628335800@www.thewppc.org
SUMMARY:Walk on the Wild Side--Locknar Property\, Saturday\, August 7\, 2021\, 10am
DESCRIPTION:Our 1½ acre yard has several perennial flower gardens that attract butterflies\, bees and humming birds. The highlight is the 50’x100’ plus wildflower garden with native wetland plants started with seed in 2009.  In the center of it all is a 25’ Bald-Cypress Tree.  We have several nesting bird boxes that host Blue Birds\, Tree Swallows and Wrens. Throughout the year we get Baltimore and Orchard Orioles\, Cedar Waxwings\, Rose-Breasted Grosbeaks\, White-Breasted Nuthatches\, Northern Cardinals\, and Finches.  Off the backyard deck is a 11’x17’ Zero Edge pond and a 10’ stream with water plant bog filtration. The pond is home to a floating island\, 9 Koi and a variety of goldfish. \n  \nDirections:  From north-bound Rt 31\, turn right onto Johnsburg Rd\, then left on Spring Grove Rd\, which turns into Winn Rd north of Rt 12.  Turn left on White Tail Dr\, then right on Squirrel Dr at the end.  From there\, left on Deer Trail.  The house will be on the left. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/walk-on-the-wild-side-locknar-property-saturday-august-7-2021-10am/
LOCATION:The Locknar Property\, 2807 Deer Trail\, Spring Grove\, IL\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210724T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210724T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T184907
CREATED:20210128T223703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210619T141826Z
UID:4420-1627124400-1627128000@www.thewppc.org
SUMMARY:Walk on the Wild Side--Westwood Elementary School\, Saturday\, July 24\, 2021\, 11:15am
DESCRIPTION:The Westwood Elementary School Garden was created in 2018 to enhance the school’s curriculum and serve as an outdoor classroom. It is a community effort led by the school staff and enhanced by help from Judy and Jack Speer of Smallwater Education\, a grant from Illinois Clean Energy Foundation and plants provided by the WPPC.  This beautiful native garden provides a place to explore and observe interactions between butterflies\, bees\, and other insects.  This walk will take place immediately after the Sheahan property tour. \n  \nDirections: From the Sheahan’s\, follow Moraine back to South Street\, turn right and Westwood School will be on the right. Gardens are on the west side of the building. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/walk-on-the-wild-side-westwood-elementary-school-saturday-july-24-2021-1115am/
LOCATION:Westwood Elem. School\, 14124 West South Street\, Woodstock\, IL\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewppc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Westwood.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210724T110000
DTSTAMP:20260530T184907
CREATED:20210128T222735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210709T200023Z
UID:4417-1627120800-1627124400@www.thewppc.org
SUMMARY:Walk on the Wild Side--Sheahan Property\, Saturday\, July 24\, 2021\, 10am
DESCRIPTION:Jim and Sally moved to Woodstock 4 years ago from downstate Illinois where they participated in bi-weekly prairie walks. When they came to McHenry County and discovered the WPPC\, they decided to upgrade their landscaping to a more native environment. Their home is located on a 1/2 acre lot with a typical suburban yard. With the assistance of WPPC mentors they converted a traditional flower bed into a water retention area that collects rain from the downspout. The prairie plants in this rain garden immediately began attracting wildlife including birds\, butterflies\, bees and other insects. The very first year they had monarch eggs which hatched to caterpillars and successfully developed into butterflies!  They have added an oak tree and native bushes\, removed buckthorn and are transforming other traditional plant beds into native wildflower gardens.  Come learn more about using native plants in a suburban neighborhood setting and maybe you will see a monarch butterfly\, a hummingbird moth or some busy bees! \n  \nDirections: From Woodstock Town Square go West on South Street over Rt. 14 to Westwood subdivision.  Turn right on Moraine and follow Moraine to corner of Castlebar Trail. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/walk-on-the-wild-side-sheahan-property-saturday-july-24-2021-10am/
LOCATION:Sheahan Property\, 14105 Castlebar Trail\, Woodstock\, IL\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewppc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Sheahan.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210627T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210627T153000
DTSTAMP:20260530T184907
CREATED:20210128T222026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210619T141659Z
UID:4414-1624802400-1624807800@www.thewppc.org
SUMMARY:Walk on the Wild Side--Maier Property\, Sunday\, June 27\, 2021\, 2pm
DESCRIPTION:Lisa Maier and her husband\, Christopher\, have been working to naturalize their quarter acre lot since they moved in eight years ago. Lisa’s passion for birds and fascination with the interconnected relationship between birds\, insects\, and plants has been the driving force behind her yard’s design as she aims to create a hot spot for birds\, pollinators and other wildlife. In 2016\, Lisa and her husband purchased two lots totaling 1/2 acre down the street from their home.  They named the site Twin Oaks after the two large Bur Oaks that grace the property. They have since worked to naturalize the lawn-dominated site by planting a variety of native flora\, removing invasive species and practicing ecologically sustainable practices. Both their yard and Twin Oaks are used to teach and inspire the surrounding community on how a small suburban yard can be a sanctuary for birds\, insects and wildlife. The combined sites contain around 165 species of native flowers\, grasses\, trees and shrubs. The sites also support 135 species of birds\, eight species of bumblebees and countless other native bees (including Rusty-patched bumblebees)\, and a variety of moths\, butterflies and other insects. \n  \nDirections: Entrance to our village is Sunset Dr. located off of River Rd. (near Lily Lake Rd.) Stay on Sunset Dr. until reaching the second stop sign\, Lilac St. and turn left. Turn right on first road\, Poplar St. I is the first house on the right. Cars can pull over partly onto the shoulder and park down the block. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/walk-on-the-wild-side-maier-property-sunday-june-27-2021-2pm/
LOCATION:The Maier Property\, 1508 Poplar Street\, Holiday Hills\, IL\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewppc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/64532908-A1C6-4FAC-AC70-D2A1DE6DEC76_1_105_c.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260530T184907
CREATED:20210430T003503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T153220Z
UID:4550-1621170000-1621180800@www.thewppc.org
SUMMARY:Walk on the Wild Side--Chris and Paul Rechten Property\, Saturday & Sunday\, May 15 & 16\, 1pm & 3pm
DESCRIPTION:Chris and Paul welcome you to our 5 acre plot to walk among the spring wildflowers\, which include a variety of Trilliums\, Bellwort\, 3 kinds of Anemone\, Solomons Seal\, Miterwort\, Foamflower\, Wild Geranium\, 3 kinds of orchids\, ferns and sedges . We have been trying to transform our place from an alfalfa field into a natural forest on one side of the house and a prairie on the other side since the 1980’s. Mistakes have been made and will be discussed!  One of our achieved goals is to have drifts of various favorite plants. Hopefully our Lady’s Slipper orchids will be blooming\, and we can explain how to grow them successfully. We have been successful plant propagators and we can show you how to spread your plants to other areas of your yard. Masks and social distancing required.\n\nDirections: Going north from Woodstock on Rt.47\, turn left (west) on Charles Rd. which turns into Alden Rd.\, left (west) on Altenberg Rd.\, right (north) on Shields Rd. for 1/4mi.\n7405 Shields Rd. Our driveway is narrow\, so please park on the side of Shields road.\n\n\n           Note:  This is a new location!  The walk originally scheduled for May 16 at the Sullivan-Schroyer property has been cancelled.  The Rechten’s have generously offered four walk times over two days.\n\n\n\n     \n\n\n         \n\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/walk-on-the-wild-side-chris-and-paul-rechten-property-saturday-may-16-1pm-3pm/
LOCATION:The Rechten Property\, 7405 Shields Rd\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210516T143000
DTSTAMP:20260530T184907
CREATED:20210128T215921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T152721Z
UID:4405-1621170000-1621175400@www.thewppc.org
SUMMARY:Walk on the Wild Side--Sullivan-Schroyer Property\, Sunday\, May 16\, 1pm
DESCRIPTION:Pat began restoring her woodland and savanna front yard in 1989 by doing all the “wrong” things! Today the shaded areas\, and even some of the sunny areas\, are almost 100% native. In 2009\, Pat and Bob took on a new challenge: planting a small prairie in the “old field” backyard soccer field. The shady portions of the yard begin a parade of blooms in early to mid-April with bloodroot and hepatica\, followed by a carpet of bluebells\, then wild geraniums and prairie trilliums in mid-May and continue changing the show every two weeks into November. The ample diversity of native flowers\, ferns\, vines\, shrubs\, and trees (over 200 species) welcomes a wide variety of birds\, butterflies\, insects\, mammals\, and even a few reptiles!  Masks and social distancing required. \n  \nDirections: From McHenry: Go north on Rt. 31 to Pioneer Rd. Turn north (right) on Pioneer to Ringwood Rd. Turn east (right) to 1st street on right\, Hampshire Ln. Take Hampshire Ln. to Elmshire Ln. turn left; then continue to Waltshire Ln. Turn right again. Our yard will be on the left (east side).  Parking is along the street.  (815) 675-9004. \n  \n         
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/walk-on-the-wild-side-pat-sullivan-schroyer-ans-bob-schroyer-sunday-may-16-1pm/
LOCATION:The Sullivan-Schroyer Property\, 4810 N. Waltshire Lane\, McHenry\, IL\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210515T160000
DTSTAMP:20260530T184907
CREATED:20210430T000832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T153622Z
UID:4543-1621083600-1621094400@www.thewppc.org
SUMMARY:Walk on the Wild Side--Chris and Paul Rechten Property\, Saturday & Sunday\, May 15 & 16\, 1pm & 3pm
DESCRIPTION:Chris and Paul welcome you to our 5 acre plot to walk among the spring wildflowers\, which include a variety of Trilliums\, Bellwort\, 3 kinds of Anemone\, Solomons Seal\, Miterwort\, Foamflower\, Wild Geranium\, 3 kinds of orchids\, ferns and sedges . We have been trying to transform our place from an alfalfa field into a natural forest on one side of the house and a prairie on the other side since the 1980’s. Mistakes have been made and will be discussed!  One of our achieved goals is to have drifts of various favorite plants. Hopefully our Lady’s Slipper orchids will be blooming\, and we can explain how to grow them successfully. We have been successful plant propagators and we can show you how to spread your plants to other areas of your yard. Masks and social distancing required.\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections: Going north from Woodstock on Rt.47\, turn left (west) on Charles Rd. which turns into Alden Rd.\, left (west) on Altenberg Rd.\, right (north) on Shields Rd. for 1/4mi.\n\n\n\n\n7405 Shields Rd. Our driveway is narrow\, so please park on the side of Shields road.\n\n\n\n           Note:  This is a new location!  The walk originally scheduled for May 16 at the Sullivan-Schroyer property has been cancelled.  The Rechten’s have generously offered four walk times over two days.\n\n\n\n     \n\n\n         \n\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/walk-on-the-wild-side-rechten-property-saturday-may-15-1pm/
LOCATION:The Rechten Property\, 7405 Shields Rd\, Harvard\, IL\, 60033\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210425T153000
DTSTAMP:20260530T184907
CREATED:20210128T212057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T153112Z
UID:4396-1619359200-1619364600@www.thewppc.org
SUMMARY:Walk on the Wild Side--Schietzelt Property\, Sunday April 25\, 2021\, 2pm
DESCRIPTION:As springtime carpets the woodlands with the blues of Virginia Bluebells and the yellows of Celandine Poppies\, you are invited to walk our forest trails. Whether you’re exploring the pine forest in the front yard or the oak-hickory forest in the back\, there will be many species of spring ephemerals to seek out.  Wild Geraniums\, Trilliums\, Wild Ginger\, Jack-in-the-Pulpits\, and Mayapples will be just some of the wildflowers blooming. This property\, once the home of Bill and Ardath Wingate\, definitely puts on its best show in the spring. Come see it!  Masks and social distancing required. \nDirections: Take Walkup Rd. north out of Crystal Lake. Driveway is on the left (west) side\, just north of Hillside Rd. Parking space is limited. If you are able to walk a short distance please park on Vermont Trail\, north of the driveway (the street with the covered bridge). That will leave the few parking spaces available for those that need them. \n \n 
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/walk-on-the-wild-side-at-the-scheitzelt-property/
LOCATION:Schietzelt Property\, 4419 Wlakup Road\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260530T184907
CREATED:20190421T181645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191227T195828Z
UID:2786-1616094000-1616101200@www.thewppc.org
SUMMARY:Business meeting
DESCRIPTION:Anyone interested in the WPPC organization is welcome to attend the meeting. Only voting members may vote upon committee business.
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/thewppc-regular-business-meeting-2021-04-15/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US Hwy 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:the WPPC business meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewppc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/wppc-logo_circle-512.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T184907
CREATED:20210130T215801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210130T223107Z
UID:4459-1615485600-1615492800@www.thewppc.org
SUMMARY:Mentoring Group Program--"Documenting Your Native Plant Garden"
DESCRIPTION:Linda Gurgone will give a presentation on documenting various aspects of your garden.  There will be time allotted for questions at the end of the program. \nWe hope you can join us for an informative evening.  This program is open to all WPPC voting members and anyone who has participated in the mentoring program this year or in years past. \n  \nLinda Gurgone
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/mentoring-group-program-documenting-your-native-plant-garden/
LOCATION:Via Zoom\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T184907
CREATED:20210130T214257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210131T175901Z
UID:4456-1613066400-1613073600@www.thewppc.org
SUMMARY:Mentoring Group Program--"Covering Ground" and a Trivia Game
DESCRIPTION:     Ken Williams\, who has worked in horticulture for almost 30 years\,  will present his program “Covering Ground–Preventing Weeds with Living Mulch”.  Ken has developed native gardening techniques which he will share here.  His program will feature both sun and shade plants presented using lovely photos.  Time will be allowed for questions at the end of his program.\n\n     Our very first WPPC Trivia Night!  Game designers Ashley Britt\, April Williams and Gretchen Madsen are looking forward to offering a bit of fun and healthy competition among our mentees and their mentors immediately following Ken’s evening program. We will be using the game app Kahoot!\, which can be downloaded for free onto your smartphone or tablet.\n\n     Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform\, widely used during these days of online schooling. A unique PIN will be shared in order to join our private game. Players will answer on their devices\, while questions are displayed on our shared Zoom screen. We are excited to see who will earn a high score!\n\n     This promises to be a great evening!  Please come!  The program is open to all WPPC voting members and anyone who has participated in the mentoring program this year or in years past.\n\n\n\nKen Williams
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/mentoring-group-program-covering-ground-followed-by-a-trivia-game/
LOCATION:Via Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mentoring program meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200808T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200808T070000
DTSTAMP:20260530T184907
CREATED:20200213T233748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200719T195528Z
UID:3949-1596862800-1596870000@www.thewppc.org
SUMMARY:Walk On The Wild Side — Dorothy and Joe Robin Yard\, Aug. 8\, Saturday\, 10 am
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nThe property of Dorothy and Joe Robin\nThis walk will take place observing social distancing guidelines.  Masks are required to participate.\n\n\nYou are invited to experience our “little piece of heaven”.  This 3 acre lovely yard has open space\, forest walks\, a pond\, and a temporary river\, “our Niagara Falls!”.  This previously abandoned house and land are now lovingly tended and include many diverse native gardens\, including sun\, woodland/shade\, hummingbird\, butterfly\, and pond-side.  Hear stories about strangers & friends who helped inspire us about native plants\, stories about the flood zone B property\, and more.  Stroll\, linger\, sit and enjoy\, while you engage all the senses\, and take in the diverse and beautiful gardens.\n\nDirections: From Woodstock proceed North on Route 47. At the next intersection north of Charles Rd make a sharp left on Raycraft. Turn Right/West on Jankowski and proceed 1.3 miles. Turn right (north) on Billingsgate. We are on the East side of the road at the north-east corner of Appleby Court and Billingsgate Lane.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/walk-on-the-wild-side-robin-property/
LOCATION:The Robin Property\, 4410 Billingsgate Lane\, Woodstock\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Tours
ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200725T064500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200725T090000
DTSTAMP:20260530T184907
CREATED:20200207T013319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200712T190907Z
UID:3925-1595659500-1595667600@www.thewppc.org
SUMMARY:Walk On The Wild Side — Westwood Elementary School -- CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nWestwood Elementary School Native Garden\,\nTour Leaders: Jack and Judy Speer\n(Following the Sheahan Yard Walk) \n\nThis event has been canceled. The Westwood Elementary School Garden was created in 2018 to enhance the school’s curriculum\, and serve as an outdoor classroom. It is a community effort by school faculty\, administration\, and school staff with help from Judy and Jack Speer of Small Water Education\, a grant from Illinois Clean Energy Foundation and plants were also provided by the WPPC.\n\n\n\n\nThis beautiful native garden provides a place to explore and observe interactions between butterflies\, bees\, and other insects.\n\n\n\n\nDirections: From the Sheahans follow Moraine back to South Street\, turn right and Westwood School will be on the right. Gardens are on the west side of the building.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/walk-on-the-wild-side-westwood-elementary-school/
LOCATION:Westwood Elem. School\, 14124 West South Street\, Woodstock\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Tours
ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200725T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200725T063000
DTSTAMP:20260530T184907
CREATED:20200207T013952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200712T185930Z
UID:3915-1595653200-1595658600@www.thewppc.org
SUMMARY:Walk On The Wild Side — Sally and Jim Sheahan Property -- CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nSally and Jim Sheahan Property\, Woodstock\, IL\n\n\nThis event has been canceled. Jim and Sally moved to Woodstock 3 years ago from downstate Illinois where they participated in bi-weekly prairie walks. When they came to McHenry county and found out about the WPPC they wanted to upgrade their landscaping to a more native environment. Their home is located on 1/2 acre lot with a typical suburban  yard. With the assistance of WPPC mentors they converted a traditional flower bed into a water retention area that collects rain from the downspout. The prairie plants and the rain garden immediately began attracting wildlife including birds\, butterflies\, bees and other insects. The very first year they had monarch eggs which hatched to caterpillars and successfully developed into butterflies! They have added an oak tree and native bushes\, removed buckthorn and are transforming other traditional plant beds into native wildflower gardens. Come learn more about using native plants in a suburban neighborhood setting and maybe you will see a monarch butterfly or a hummingbird moth or some busy bees!\n\nDirections: From Woodstock Town Square go West on South Street over Rt. 14 to Westwood subdivision.  Turn right on Moraine and follow Moraine to corner of Castle Trail.\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/walk-on-the-wild-side-sheahan-property-july-27-10am-woodstock/
LOCATION:Sheahan Property\, 14105 Castlebar Trail\, Woodstock\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Tours
ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200716T210000
DTSTAMP:20260530T184907
CREATED:20190421T181645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200712T174818Z
UID:2783-1594926000-1594933200@www.thewppc.org
SUMMARY:Business meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting will be held via Zoom. Anyone interested in the WPPC organization is welcome to attend the meeting. Only voting members may vote upon committee business.
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/thewppc-regular-business-meeting-2020-07-16/
LOCATION:Via Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:the WPPC business meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewppc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/wppc-logo_circle-512.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200620T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200620T070000
DTSTAMP:20260530T184907
CREATED:20200207T175359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200531T215146Z
UID:3944-1592629200-1592636400@www.thewppc.org
SUMMARY:Walk On The Wild Side — Groat Property\, June 20\, 10 am
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nThe home of Debbie and Ted Groat\nEvent has been cancelled\n\n\n\nAs a member of the first mentoring class of the WPPC I began to add native plants to my already existing gardens in 2005. Beginning with prairie plants and then expanding to native woodland species\, I soon learned about the habits of my new plants and the benefits that come with them.One of those benefits is increased bird and insect activity which I’ve enjoyed photographing. Seeing an increase of monarch caterpillars on my native milkweeds I began raising  butterflies about ten years ago. The summer of 2019 proved to be a great season for this effort.  I successfully released 160 healthy monarchs\, many of which were tagged and sent on their way to Mexico!  I hope to have eggs\, caterpillars and chrysalides to share with you. Fingers crossed! \nMy ever-evolving yard challenges my determination to avoid the use of weed control products on my half-acre property.  I hope you will enjoy seeing what one person can do with a relatively small yard to promote the use and benefits of native plants \n\n\nDirections: Valerie Drive runs east and west from Rt. 31 and Pingree Rd. and is located between Rt. 14 and Crystal Lake Ave.\nFrom Rt. 31 go west on Valerie Drive to 4813.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/walk-on-the-wild-side-groat-property/
LOCATION:Groat Property\, 4813 Valerie Drive\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Tours
ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T184907
CREATED:20190416T230839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200330T212219Z
UID:2065-1588507200-1588518000@www.thewppc.org
SUMMARY:2020 Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column] \n\nEvent cancelled for this year\nSunday\, May 3\, 2020\n12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.\nMcHenry County College\, Luecht Conference Center\n8900 US Hwy 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\n  \nSpring is finally here and it’s time for the 2020 Wildflower Preservation & Propagation Committee native plant sale!  Over 150 species available! Native plants for every environment: prairie\, savanna\, woodland and wetland.  We try to have the best native plant prices around! \nQuantities are limited\, so come early for the best selection. Books and field guides will be available for purchase.  \nProceeds benefit our educational outreach and outdoor classrooms. \nCheck or cash only… sorry\, no credit cards. ATM on site. \n  \nPLUS!!!!  W & M Landcorp Organic Nursery  will be selling organic heirloom garden vegetables and herbs. \n  \nFor more info\, email: theWPPC@hotmail.com \nCheck out our Plant Shopping List. We carry plants for all types of  habitats or garden sites. \n  \n  \n[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/2019-native-plant-sale/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US Hwy 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Natural Landscaping
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewppc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_6620S.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T184907
CREATED:20200130T175341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200330T212439Z
UID:3876-1587895200-1587902400@www.thewppc.org
SUMMARY:Walk on the Wild Side — April 26\, 2020\, 3:00 pm
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nCANCELLED\nWalk #1: The Schietzelt property\, formerly Bill and Ardath Wingate’s property\, Hosts: Randy and Nancy Schietzelt\nAs the springtime carpets the woodlands with the blues of Virginia Bluebells and the yellows of Celandine Poppies you are invited to walk our forest trails. Whether you’re exploring the pine forest in the front yard or the hickory-oak forest in the back\, there will be many species of spring ephemerals to seek out. Wild Geraniums\, Trilliums\, Wild Ginger\, Jack-in-the-Pulpits\, and Mayapples will be just some of the wildflowers blooming. This property\, once the home of Bill and Ardath Wingate\, definitely puts on the best show in the spring. Come see it! \nDirections: Take Walkup Rd. north out of Crystal Lake. Driveway is on the left (west) side\, just north of Hillside Rd. Parking space is limited. If you are able to walk a short distance\, please park on Vermont Trail\, north of the driveway (the street with the covered bridge). That will leave the few driveway parking spaces available for those that need them. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/walk-on-the-wild-side-schietzelt-propertyapril-26-2020/
LOCATION:Schietzelt Property\, 4419 Wlakup Road\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Tours
ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org
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