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SUMMARY:WPPC's Annual Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION: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 11:30.  We offer native plants for many habitats\, so there will be something for you no matter if your yard is sunny\, shady\, wet or dry.  This year’s sale will offer over 130 species with prices generally in the $4 to $9 range.  Plant availability changes from year to year\, but here is a plant list of what should be available.  In addition to plants native to northern Illinois we will have a a selection of books available for sale as well as a vendor offering heirloom vegetable plants and herbs.  Not sure how to incorporate native plants into your yard?  Here is a resource with sample gardens and plant lists for various habitats.
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/wppss-annual-native-plant-sale/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US Hwy 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Walk on the Wild Side\, Trout Valley Fen\, Saturday\, May 11\, 2024\, 2pm
DESCRIPTION:Description:  The Fen in Trout Valley is common land that is approximately 8 acres in size and is located on either side of Trout Valley Road.  Until a few years ago the fen was overgrown with invasive species including significant accumulations of buckthorn\, burning bush\, honeysuckle and garlic mustard that threatened the native plants (including one of the finest stands of skunk cabbage in Northeast Illinois). A number of Trout Valley residents have been working since 2015 to remove these invasive shrubs. This effort has resulted in several benefits including increased densities of under-story native plants and shrubs\, reduced sheet erosion\, increased ground water infiltration and increased native species diversity. The volunteers\, commonly known as the Fensters\, have created walking trails throughout the fen with a combined length of nearly ¾ of a mile.  The walk will be led by one of the Fensters\, David Hall.  Expect to see some nice areas of Virginia Bluebells\, Skunk Cabbage and Marsh Marigolds\, among other plants.  This is a guided walk and will begin at 2pm.  The walk is free of charge and no pre-registration is required. \nDirections:  The walk will begin at the Trout Valley Barn\, 167 Country Commons Rd\, Trout Valley.  Heading southeast through Cary on Rt 14\, turn right onto Cary Algonquin Rd at the stop light.  Country Commons Rd will be the second left (Country Commons Shopping Center on the corner).  Veer left at the 3-way to stay on Country Commons\, then an immediate right into the Barn driveway.
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/walk-on-the-wild-side-trout-valley-fen-saturday-may-11-2024-2pm/
LOCATION:Trout Valley Fen\, 167 Country Commons Rd\, Trout Valley\, IL\, United States
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