BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.thewppc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220618T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220618T120000 DTSTAMP:20260505T205830 CREATED:20220121T195607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T191019Z UID:4815-1655546400-1655553600@www.thewppc.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewppc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_1351-rotated.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220515T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220515T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T205830 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewppc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Gurgone1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220515T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220515T153000 DTSTAMP:20260505T205830 CREATED:20220114T194104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T215007Z UID:4794-1652619600-1652628600@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/ LOCATION:The Gurgone Property\, 807 N. Concord Drive\, Woodstock\, IL\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewppc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Gurgone1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220501T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220501T150000 DTSTAMP:20260505T205830 CREATED:20220214T213319Z 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewppc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/PS46-kb-e1700253319224.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T205830 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210911T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210911T113000 DTSTAMP:20260505T205830 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewppc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Dreher.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210807T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210807T113000 DTSTAMP:20260505T205830 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewppc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Locknar.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210724T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210724T120000 DTSTAMP:20260505T205830 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210724T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210724T110000 DTSTAMP:20260505T205830 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210627T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210627T153000 DTSTAMP:20260505T205830 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210516T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210516T160000 DTSTAMP:20260505T205830 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210516T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210516T143000 DTSTAMP:20260505T205830 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:20260505T205830 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210425T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210425T153000 DTSTAMP:20260505T205830 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T210000 DTSTAMP:20260505T205830 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:20260505T205830 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:20260505T205830 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:20260505T205830 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:20260505T205830 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:20260505T205830 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:20260505T205830 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:20260505T205830 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:20260505T205830 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:20260505T205830 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200402T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200402T210000 DTSTAMP:20260505T205830 CREATED:20191220T161307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200330T212828Z UID:3703-1585854000-1585861200@www.thewppc.org SUMMARY:NGYY Evening program DESCRIPTION:Event has been cancelled\nAn evening program exclusively for NGYY Mentors\, Mentees and WPPC members. Stacy Iwanicki will present the program on the importance of native shrubs. \n \nShowing a Blackhaw viburnum in flower\, and a black elderberry with fruit. URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/ngyy-evening-program-2/ LOCATION:Home State Bank\, Route 14 and Main Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014\, United States CATEGORIES:Mentoring program meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thewppc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/NATURAL-GARDEN-BUGS_Color.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200326T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200326T210000 DTSTAMP:20260505T205830 CREATED:20191229T165527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200315T011639Z UID:3746-1585248300-1585256400@www.thewppc.org SUMMARY:"Monty and Rose" - Screening of the Documentary DESCRIPTION:EVENT POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE \nIn the summer of 2019\, a pair of endangered piping plovers raised two chicks at Montrose Beach in Chicago.  “Monty and Rose” is a film about this noteworthy event\, the first time piping plover chicks have successfully fledged in Chicago since 1955. Join us in the Luecht Auditorium at McHenry County College for an evening of film and discussion. \nRegister for free tickets at Eventbrite. \n  \n  URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/monty-and-rose-screening-of-the-documentary/ LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US Hwy 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Screening of film ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200319T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200319T210000 DTSTAMP:20260505T205830 CREATED:20190421T181645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200314T154306Z UID:2782-1584644400-1584651600@www.thewppc.org SUMMARY:Business meeting DESCRIPTION:EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS \nAnyone 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-2020-04-16/ 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:20200229T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200229T154500 DTSTAMP:20260505T205830 CREATED:20190330T223317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191231T192212Z UID:2018-1582963200-1582991100@www.thewppc.org SUMMARY:Natural Landscape Seminar 2020 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column] \n\n\nSaturday\, February 29\, 2020\n8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m.\nMcHenry County College\, Luecht Conference Center\n8900 US Hwy 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\nMark your calendars  now for our 28th annual event.   Enjoy presentations on local wildlife and how you can attract and care for it with a well-landscaped area of native plants.  Gain a new appreciation for what you see through your kitchen window! \nCheck out the details for this year’s Seminar! \nWe will also have exhibits for natural gardening services\, products\, garden art and books. \n(Wish to exhibit? See our Vendor Guide for details) \n  URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/2020-natural-landscape-seminar-2/ 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/2019/04/LS1915kb.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200123T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200123T210000 DTSTAMP:20260505T205830 CREATED:20191212T222720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191212T222720Z UID:3373-1579806000-1579813200@www.thewppc.org SUMMARY:NGYY Evening program DESCRIPTION:An evening program exclusively for NGYY Mentors\, Mentees and WPPC members. Presenters will be Jack and Judy Speers. URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/ngyy-evening-program/ LOCATION:Home State Bank\, Route 14 and Main Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014\, United States CATEGORIES:Mentoring program meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thewppc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/NATURAL-GARDEN-BUGS_Color.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191024T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191024T210000 DTSTAMP:20260505T205830 CREATED:20190712T023258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190810T134522Z UID:3408-1571943600-1571950800@www.thewppc.org SUMMARY:Kick-off for Mentoring Class of 2020 DESCRIPTION:Evening program kick-off exclusively for Mentors and Mentees matched up for  2020\, and invited guests. URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/kick-off-for-mentoring-class-of-2020/ LOCATION:Home State Bank\, Route 14 and Main Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014\, United States CATEGORIES:Mentoring program meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thewppc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/NATURAL-GARDEN-BUGS_Color.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR