Community Ed
Backyard Wildlife: If you Build, It They Will Come
Stephen Barten, Naturalist and Wildlife Photographer -- Video of Program Stephen Barten will focus on the wildlife in his backyard after 25 years of clearing buckthorn and other invasives and planting native plants. Using observation, photography and trailcam videos he has documented more than 20 species of mammals and 15 species of reptiles and amphibians, plus myriad birds. His message ...
Stormwater Management Success
Andy Hay, Conservation Steward and Community Leader Andy Hay will share the process that the Village of Tower Lakes used to reduce pollution from reaching the community’s lakes and to reduce the volume of stormwater entering drainage systems. His community’s success can be replicated by homeowners and residential neighborhoods. Andy was project manager for their Raingardens and Bioswales project and ...
What’s In A Name? Demystifying Latin botanic names
Diane Greening, Native Plant Expert I Ellyn Lanz, Latin Interpreter Is Boltonia asteroides from outer space? What's Lobelia siphilitica got do with syphillus? Learn to decipher Latin genus and species names of some popular natives. Expand your knowledge of native plants, their Latin roots, pronunciation and common meanings, as well as quirky ways plants have been identified. Diane Greening is ...
Add A Little Prairie to Your Garden
Cindy Crosby, Author Include native Illinois prairie plants in your garden and watch the pollinators arrive! Native prairie plants can make a ho-hum garden intriguing and exciting. Learn what Illinois native prairie plants work well in a home garden, and how to choose the best plants for your location. Cindy Crosby is the author, compiler or contributor to more than ...