Events Archive: 2022 | 2023 | Upcoming Events
March 2023
Spring Ephemeral Project
All over Kane County
Public Welcome Nature Walk/Hike
Originally done only in St. Charles, we and 12 other nature oriented agencies signed on to do this across Kane County. Using the iNaturalist app, individual users record spring ephemerals they see in the time period.
The top 10 things new native gardeners need to know.
Gail Borden Library, 270N N Grove Ave, Elgin, IL, 60120 Map
Live Stream Available
Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking
Horticulturist Ken Williams will bridge the gap between horticulture and native plants and give us ideas about using native plants without scaring the neighbors.
April 2023
Under Our Feet: The soil at my house; what does this mean for me?
Online/Virtual
Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation
This 4-part series is part of the Start in Your Yard Initiative provided by Wild Ones of Greater Kane County and the Elgin Sustainability Commission in partnership with the Gail Borden Library of Elgin Illinois.
Registration and information at startinyouryard.com/community-read
May 2023
Spring Plant Sale
Gray Willows Farm, 5 Corron Rd, Campton Hills, IL, 60175 Map
Public Welcome Seed/Plant Sale
Our presale for members only began on 1/26 with pick up for trees and shrubs on 4/28 and pick up for forbs and grasses on 5/6. All Wild Ones members in any area are welcome for the members only presale. Annual public sale will be on 5/13 at Gray Willows Farm in conjunction with Campton Township Open Space. Plants from 6 nurseries will be offered.