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SUMMARY:Bus Trip to Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
DESCRIPTION:The WPPC will sponsor a bus trip to Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie on Saturday\, July 11\, 2027.  Midewin is located in Will County just south of Joliet.  It’s comprised of over 20\,000 acres and is the largest restored prairie habitat in the eastern United States. \nWe will depart from Crystal Lake South High School at 8am.  Our air-conditioned bus should take just under 2 hours to arrive\, which includes time for a bathroom break.  At Midewin\, our first event will be a 25 minute presentation in the air-conditioned welcome center.  Afterward there will be time to explore the center’s information panels on their bison project\, history\, wetlands and prairie areas.  You’ll also be able to check out the gift shop and small prairie gardens in front of the center. \nNext up will be an hour guided tour of the restored prairie from the comfort of the bus.  Upon return to the welcome center we’ll enjoy a catered lunch of meat and/or veggie wraps\, pasta salad\, chips and drinks.  There are tables both inside and outside the center to choose from.  We’ll depart for our return trip to Crystal Lake no later than 2pm. \nThe WPPC will subsidize the trip\, so the cost will be only $50 for the bus\, tours and lunch.  Online registration is now open!  Sorry\, no credit cards for this event.  We’ll send payment instructions after we receive your registration request.  We’ll announce the opening via email\, so if you’re not on our mailing list\, you might want to sign up now!
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/bus-trip-to-midewin-national-tallgrass-prairie/
LOCATION:Crystal Lake South High School\, 1200 S 1200 McHenry Ave\, 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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SUMMARY:WPPC Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The WPPC’s Annual Meeting will be Thursday\, July 16\, 2026 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.
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/wppc-annual-meeting-3/
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:Walk on the Wild Side in a Bull Valley Prairie\, Sunday\, July 26\, 2026\, 10am & 12pm
DESCRIPTION:Description:  The landowners began their native prairie restoration project in 2017.  After clearing invasive buckthorn and honeysuckle\, they began seeding small areas with native seeds.  Each year\, additional sections were added to their native prairie restoration project which currently stands at 2 1/2 to 3 acres.  Maturing native plant areas\, as well as new sections\, are still undergoing seed bank depletion and clearing. \nMowed walking paths meander through the different prairie areas.  The colorful blooms of many of the native plants are at their peak in July.  Native oak trees have been planted including bur\, swamp\, black\, red\, and white varieties. \nThe rolling terrain of this sunny property showcases three types of prairies – hill and sand\, mesic\, and wet prairie.  The hill/sand prairie features plants that tolerate dry soil and includes purple prairie clover\, large flowered penstemon\, blue grama\, and hoary vervain.  The flatter mesic prairie\, which has better moisture retention\, has a greater variety of wildflowers and grasses.  This area includes purple coneflower\, leafy prairie clover\, yellow coneflower\, wild bergamot\, sideoats grama\, and little bluestem.  The lower wet prairie and wetland area includes restored areas and some remnant habitat.  Here you’ll find mountain mint\, boneset\, and compass plant.  Plants are identified by plaques similar to botanical gardens. \nThis is not an open house.  Guided walks led by the homeowner will start at 10:00 am and 12:00 pm.  There is no pre-registration required and the walk is free of charge. \nDirections:  From McHenry\, take Route 120 west to Thompson Road.  Turn left (south) and drive 3/4 mile to Marshland Way.  Turn right (north) and proceed to the white house.  Park on the street.  1405 Marshland Way\, Bull Valley\, IL  60098.  \n                            
URL:https://www.thewppc.org/event/walk-on-the-wild-side-in-a-bull-valley-prairie-sunday-july-26-2026-10am-12pm/
LOCATION:Bull Valley Prairie\, 1405 Marshland Way\, Bull Valley\, IL\, 60098\, United States
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