Bees & Beyond

Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL, United States

Pollinators Sustain Life Our world depends on its tiniest creatures... Throughout the year, the Garden is focusing on Bees & Beyond, a program that inspires a genuine appreciation for the vital role pollinators play in our everyday lives and in a healthy, diverse planet. Beginning in June: Pollinator-themed display gardens Topiaries Floral carpets Interactive exhibition, Pollinator’s […]

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Go Green Illinois meeting

Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL, United States

The topic of our May meeting is Native Plants and Natural Lawn Care. We will learn about the environmental benefits of native plants, how to reduce pesticide use in the landscape, leaf blower ordinances, and the use of landscaping for stormwater management. We have a very full program! Stuart Wagenius, Conservation Scientist at Chicago Botanic Gardens […]

Go Green Illinois meeting

Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL, United States

Topic: Protecting and Preserving Open Spaces

Go Green Illinois meeting

Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL, United States

Topic: Moving Towards Zero Waste

Go Green Illinois meeting

Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL, United States

The topic for our November 13th Go Green Illinois meeting is “Taking the Guesswork Out of Solar.” The goal is to give attendees the information they need to promote solar in their communities. If you plan to attend, please let us know.

Buckthorn BBQ

Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL, United States

The 2018 Buckthorn Barbecue, featuring Bill Kurtis, will be on October 17, 2018.  Event begins at 6 p.m. at Nichols Hall of the Chicago Botanic Garden.