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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190721T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190721T100000 DTSTAMP:20260505T195553 CREATED:20190410T072656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190511T000522Z UID:2366-1563696000-1563703200@www.thewppc.org SUMMARY:Walk On The Wild Side — July 2019 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nJim May & Nan Seidler residence\n\nJim May (renown storyteller and author) and Nan Seidler (talented visual artist) live in Alden Township along 1300 feet of the Nippersink Creek headwaters. The land includes a restored prairie\, a remnant shagbark hickory woods\, and sustainable farmland and pasture. The restored prairie contains rattlesnake master\, prairie dock\, wild indigo\, yellow & purple cone flowers \, big blue stem grass and more. The land has been put into a The Land Conservancy of McHenry County easement that includes native restoration\, but allows for sustainable farming. Jim and Nan have lived on the property since 1989. Their house is constructed from a circa 1850’s post and beam dairy barn that their builder moved from Arlington\, Wis. – 46′ x 36′ beams. ALL SINGLE SPAN\, no joints and hand hewed. \nDirections: Take Alden Rd to Rt. 173\, west 1/2 mile to Oak Grove Rd.\, turn right\, 1/2 mile to Wright Rd\, turn right 1/2 mile to top of hill. Second driveway on the left. Be careful\, the road is rough and sometimes washed out\, and the driveway is narrow. \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-jim-may-nan-seidler/ LOCATION:Jim May and Nan Seidler\, 9519 Wright Road\, Harvard\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Garden Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewppc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Jim-May-Walk-preview-2019_portrait.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190718T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190718T210000 DTSTAMP:20260505T195553 CREATED:20190421T181645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190615T041321Z UID:2777-1563476400-1563483600@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/2019-07-18/ 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:20190629T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190629T070000 DTSTAMP:20260505T195553 CREATED:20190410T073033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190615T040656Z UID:2363-1561784400-1561791600@www.thewppc.org SUMMARY:Walk On The Wild Side — June 2019 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nCome explore a variety of habitats on our five-acre property. We have been working to restore our oak woods for over 30 years\, adding additional native forbs and woody species every year. More recently\, we have established three large prairie gardens\, each with a different composition. The oldest of these was planted in 2005. If our timing is right\, at least one of the gardens should provide us with a glorious display. The gardens were established with both native seed and plugs. Our property is now home to about 300 native species. Restoration is a continuing effort\, and every year brings new and exciting surprises! \nAdded note: The WPPC’s very successful “A Natural Garden in Your Yard” (homeowner mentoring program) is the brain child of Carol. With her dedicated leadership over 200 people have gone through the program! \nDirections: The driveway is the fourth driveway west of Highway 59 on the north side of Rt. 22. We are the second house on the driveway. If you are coming from the west\, our driveway is the one east of the entrance for Oaks and Pond. You can park alongside the driveway as you come into the property\, or pull off onto the grass. We’ll help direct you once you get here. Look for a WPPC walk sign at the entrance. \n\n \n \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-carol-david-rice/ LOCATION:Carol and David Rice\, 170 West Highway 22\, Barrington\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Garden Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewppc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Carol-Rice_Walk-preview-2019_bfly.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190518T061500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190518T071500 DTSTAMP:20260505T195553 CREATED:20190407T231150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190511T034521Z UID:1988-1558160100-1558163700@www.thewppc.org SUMMARY:Walk on the Wild Side — May 2019 #2 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nWalk #2: “A Walk in Webster Woods”\, host Cynthia Webster Kanner\nWelcome to the woodland native plant walk in the backyard of our 3/4 acre property. My husband\, Gary\, and I moved to this awesome river town in 2000 and chose our home for the eleven beautiful mature bur oak trees growing on our property. We named it Webster Woods after my maiden name. Now amidst the oaks is a native woodland garden that was started about a dozen years ago\, thanks to the WPPC\, and my mentor Sandy Sjoblom. Early spring brings blood root and as the season continues\, spring beauty\, Solomon seal\, shooting star\, Virginia bluebell\, trillium\, Jacobs ladder\, Columbine\, wild ginger\, wild geranium and more. There is a small memorial garden in the center of Webster Woods to honor the memory of my mother who instilled a love of the outdoors in all her children. Many of her favorite flowers are growing there. Hope to see you outback!\n— Cynthia \nAdded note: Cynthia who is a passionate advocate for a healthy environment is the Executive Director\, Environmental Defenders of McHenry County. \nDirections: From Benke’s\, turn right onto Beach St. then turn left (north) onto Rt. 31. At the intersection with Rt. 62 (Algonquin Rd) turn right (east) on go over the the Fox river bridge and continue to Sandbloom\, turn right (a Merlin’s and Walgreen’s is on the corner). The fourth right will be Souwanas Trail\, turn right and then an immediate right onto Susan Ct. Our home is Wedgewood blue with a red roof. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/walks-on-the-wild-side-may-2019-2/ LOCATION:Kanner residence\, 920 Susan Court\, Algonquin\, 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:20190518T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190518T060000 DTSTAMP:20260505T195553 CREATED:20190414T194832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190414T205826Z UID:2512-1558155600-1558159200@www.thewppc.org SUMMARY:Walk on the Wild Side — May 2019 #1 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nWalk #1: Ken and Deb Behnke residence\nThe native garden of Ken and Deb Behnke is about a quarter acre suburban yard. The hillside yard consists of about 75% to 80% native plants among several habitats. They have a rain garden\, a prairie garden\, a shade garden and an easy care Koi pond with an 8 foot waterfall. The wooded shade garden will take center stage. Deb has raised hundreds of monarch butterflies from the egg stage for release. She finds the eggs on the many milkweeds that are growing on their property. \nAdded note: Deb is the book sale chairman for the WPPC — so you may want to thank her for the great selection and prices. Ken is her main help with the book transportation- so you may want to ask “ how’s your back\, Ken?”. \nDirections: From the intersection of Rt. 31 and Rt. 62 go south on Rt. 31 past Edgewood\, to Beach St. and turn right (west)\, go two blocks and turn left (south) unto Hillside View. Their home is halfway up the hill on the right side. Parking is on the road. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Front yard native garden\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/walks-on-the-wild-side-may-2019-1/ LOCATION:Behnke residence\, 1248 Hillside View\, Algonquin\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Garden Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewppc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Behnke_walkpreview_frontdeck-e1554779612490.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190420T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190420T160000 DTSTAMP:20260505T195553 CREATED:20190421T180639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190421T181208Z UID:2771-1555758000-1555776000@www.thewppc.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration Booth DESCRIPTION:Stop by our booth at the Earth Day Celebration hosted by McHenry County Conservation District and the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County. URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/earth-day-celebration-booth/ LOCATION:Prairieview Education Center\, 2112 Behan Rd\, Crystal Lake\, 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:20190216T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190216T154500 DTSTAMP:20260505T195553 CREATED:20161202T234956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190323T060158Z UID:1183-1550304000-1550331900@www.thewppc.org SUMMARY:Natural Landscape Seminar DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column] \nSaturday\, February 16\, 2019\n(NOTE – New weekend than previous years!)\n8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m.\nMcHenry County College\, Luecht Conference Center\n8900 US Hwy 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\nRegister by February 2 and save! Download the form. \nRegister now for our 27th annual event with presentations on natural landscaping using native plants in the garden\, their benefits\, aesthetics\, strategies for use\, and support of wildlife. \n“Teaming with Nature”featuring: \n“The Overlooked Splendor of Ants; Restoration Ecology and Ant Biology” \n—Sean Menke\, PhD Associate Professor of Biology\, Lake Forest College \n“The Know Maintenance Perennial Garden” \n—Roy Diblik Plant Expert\, Landscape Designer\, Speaker\, Author \n“Illinois Wildflowers for the Home Garden” \n—Chris Benda Botanist\, Naturalist\, Photographer\, Author\, Teacher \n“Monarchs: Dwindling Numbers for an Iconic Insect” A conservation biologist ponders moving \nbeyond the documentation of declines. \n—Karen S. Oberhauser\, PhD Director\, Arboretum; Professor\, Dept. of Entomology UW-Madison \n  \nWe will also have exhibits for natural gardening services\, products\, garden art and books. \n(Wish to exhibit? See our Vendor Guide for details) \nCheck out the post seminar information on our Resources page.[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/2019-natural-landscape-seminar/ 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/2019/03/monarch-on-coneflower.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee":MAILTO:grow@thewppc.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR