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April 2022

Thu 21
April 21, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Business meeting

McHenry County College 8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

Anyone interested in the WPPC organization is welcome to attend the meeting. Only voting members may vote upon committee business.

May 2022

Sun 1
May 1, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The WPPC’s 2022 Native Plant Sale is Sunday, May 1, from 12pm to 3pm

McHenry County College 8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

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 […]

Sun 15
May 15, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Walk on the Wild Side, The Property of Linda and Terry Gurgone, May 15, 2022, 1pm and 3:30pm

The Gurgone Property 807 N. Concord Drive, Woodstock, IL, United States

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 […]

Free
Sun 15
May 15, 2022 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Walk on the Wild Side, The Property of Linda and Terry Gurgone, May 15, 2022, 1pm and 3:30pm

The Gurgone Property 807 N. Concord Drive, Woodstock, IL, United States

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 […]

Free

June 2022

Sat 18
June 18, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Walk on the Wild Side, Saturday, June 18, 2022, the Property of Barb & Mike Mikulicz, 10am

The Mikulicz Property 6504 Carrie Ct, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

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 […]

July 2022

Sat 23
July 23, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:45 am

Walk on the Wild Side, The Property of Sarah & Scott Michehl, Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 10am

The Michehl Property 3117 Larkspur Dr, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

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, […]

August 2022

Sat 6
August 6, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Walk on the Wild Side, Christ the King Parish Natural Area, August 6, 2022, 10AM

Christ the King Parish 5006 East Wonder Lake Road, Wonder Lake, IL, United States

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 […]

Sat 6
August 6, 2022 @ 11:15 am - 12:30 pm

Walk on the Wild Side, Saturday, August 6, 2022, The Property of John & Caryn Shiel, 11:15am

The Shiel Property 4707 Winnebago Drive, Wonder Lake, IL, United States

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 […]

September 2022

Sat 17
September 17, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Walk on the Wild Side, The Keibler Parcel, Saturday, September 17, 10am

The Keibler Parcel 16532 IL-173, Harvard, IL, United States

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 […]

January 2023

Thu 19
The WPPC
January 19 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

WPPC Business Meeting

McHenry County College 8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

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.

February 2023

Sat 18
Native Garden Seminar, Lecture
February 18 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

WPPC’s 2023 Seminar

McHenry County College 8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

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 […]

$50

March 2023

Thu 16
The WPPC
March 16 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

WPPC Business Meeting

McHenry County College 8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

The next WPPC Business Meeting will be Thursday, March 16, 2023 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.

May 2023

Sun 7
May 7 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The WPPC’s Native Plant Sale will be Sunday, May 7, 2023 from 12pm to 3pm

McHenry County College 8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

The WPPC's annual Native Plant Sale will be Sunday, May 7, 2023 from 12pm to 3pm in the commons area of McHenry County College.  The entrance to the commons area is located on the south side of the campus, which is the opposite side from the intersection with the stop […]

Sat 20
May 20 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Walk on the Wild Side, Deb Lakowski, Saturday, May 20, 2023, 10am & 2pm

The Lakowski Property 3406 S. Kilkenny Dr, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

Description:  A number of paths traverse through this 3/4 of an acre restored native woodland with more than 175 different native plant species including 50+ Oak Trees and 30+ Hickories.  Sedges and forbs bloom throughout the season. In May the yard will feature blooming Trillium, Virginia Bluebells and Spring Beauties […]

June 2023

Sat 24
June 24 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Walk on the Wild Side, Ken Williams & Christine Nye, Saturday, June 24, 2023, 9:30am & 11am

Williams/Nye Property 5109 W Shore Dr, McHenry, IL, United States

Description:  Our yard consists of a prairie garden, a native shrub-land garden, a mixed shrub-land garden, various native borders, two vegetable gardens, an herb garden and some spots of lawn. Of particular interest is the wide diversity of plant material and our efforts to control weeds and stabilize the compositions […]

July 2023

Sat 15
July 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Walk on the Wild Side, Jim & Marlene Keenan, Saturday, July 15, 2023, 10am

The Keenan Property 6905 South Solon Road, McHenry, IL, United States

Description:  Come see the results of Jim "the Native Seed Man" and Marlene's efforts to reconstruct a native prairie in what was once a soy bean field. You will see a progression of prairies, started in 2006 with seed gathered in McHenry County. You can compare seeded prairie to that […]

Thu 20
The WPPC
July 20 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

WPPC Annual Meeting

McHenry County College 8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

The WPPC's Annual Meeting will be Thursday, July 20, 2023 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.

August 2023

Sat 5
August 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:15 am

Walk on the Wild Side, Butternut Preserve and Griffith Property, Saturday, August 5, 2023, 10am

Butternut Preserve 100 Ballard Rd, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

Description:  We will meet in front of West Elementary School and walk a short distance to Butternut Preserve where site stewards Judi Stuck and Nicole Griffith will guide us through the beautiful 16 acre preserve along the Kishwaukee River. A path leads through the tall grass prairie and crosses over […]

September 2023

Sat 16
September 16 @ 10:00 am

Walk on the Wild Side, Dorothy & Joe Robin, Saturday, September 16, 2023, 10am

The Robin Property 4410 Billingsgate Lane, Woodstock, IL, United States

Description: This 3 acre property has a variety of habitats: pond, steep slope, partial forest and dry and sunny. The native gardens range from brand new to 5 years old.  Come learn from our mistakes and successes!  Some of our planting goals have been to create low maintenance gardens in […]

October 2023

Thu 19
The WPPC
October 19 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

WPPC Business Meeting

McHenry County College 8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

The WPPC's next Business Meeting will be Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 7pm in the McHenry County College Commons area.  The public is welcome, but only WPPC voting members may vote on proposals or elections.

January 2024

Thu 18
The WPPC
January 18, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

WPPC Business Meeting

Via Zoom , United States

The next WPPC Business Meeting will be Thursday, January 18, 2024 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.

February 2024

Sat 17
February 17, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Natural Landscape Seminar

McHenry County College 8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

The WPPC's annual Natural Landscape Seminar will be held on February 17, 2024 at McHenry County College.  Details on speakers and the schedule to follow!  Registration will open in January.

March 2024

Thu 21
The WPPC
March 21, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

WPPC Business Meeting

McHenry County College 8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

The next WPPC Business Meeting will be Thursday, March 21, 2024 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.

May 2024

Sun 5
May 5, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

WPPC Native Plant Sale

McHenry County College 8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

The WPPC's annual Native Plant Sale will be Sunday, May 5, 2024 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 […]

Sun 5
May 5, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

WPPC’s Annual Native Plant Sale

McHenry County College 8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

The WPPC's Annual Native Plant Sale will be Sunday, May 5, 2024 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 […]

July 2024

Thu 18
The WPPC
July 18, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

WPPC Annual Meeting

McHenry County College 8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

The WPPC's Annual Meeting will be Thursday, July 18, 2024 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.

October 2024

Thu 17
The WPPC
October 17, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

WPPC Business Meeting

McHenry County College 8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

The WPPC's next Business Meeting will be Thursday, October 17, 2024 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.

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