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2019 Natural Landscape Seminar

Saturday, February 16, 2019  –  8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m.

(NOTE – New weekend than previous years!)

McHenry County College
Luecht Conference Center

8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL
Register by February 2 and save!

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Register 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.

“Teaming with Nature”

featuring:

“The Overlooked Splendor of Ants: Restoration Ecology and Ant Biology”

Sean Menke
PhD Associate Professor of Biology, Lake Forest College

“The Know Maintenance Perennial Garden”

Roy Diblik
Plant Expert, Landscape Designer, Speaker, Author

“Illinois Wildflowers for the Home Garden”

Chris Benda
Botanist, Naturalist, Photographer, Author, Teacher

“Monarchs: Dwindling Numbers for an Iconic Insect”
A conservation biologist ponders moving beyond the documentation of declines.

Karen S. Oberhauser, PhD
Director, Arboretum; Professor, Dept of Entomology UW-Madison

We will also have exhibits for natural gardening services, products, garden art and books.

(Wish to exhibit? See our Vendor Guide for details)

Check out the post seminar information on our Resources page.

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10:00 am - 11:45 am

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

July 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:45 am

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

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, […]

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10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

August 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

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 […]

11:15 am - 12:30 pm

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

August 6 @ 11:15 am - 12:30 pm

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

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 […]

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July 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:45 am

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

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August 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

August 6 @ 11:15 am - 12:30 pm

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

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July 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:45 am

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

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August 6
August 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

August 6 @ 11:15 am - 12:30 pm

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

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