Free Virtual program. Registration required. Spring is almost here, and seasoned gardeners know that while it may be too early to get out into the garden, it’s time to start seeds indoors for planting out when the time is right. If you’re planning a vegetable garden, knowing how to start can be daunting. Get practical […]

Free Virtual program. Registration required. From oaks to sugar maples to the American chestnut: trees changed the course of American history. Discover the roles of a few of our favorite trees in building our nation as you remember and celebrate the trees influential in your personal history and your garden. Presented by Cindy Crosby, author, […]

Free Virtual program. Registration required. The Chicago region draws a stunning diversity of birds, with roughly 300 species passing through each year on their way to the Arctic or back home to South America.  Learn about bird migration, where you can go to observe them, and how planting native plants can help sustain them. Presented […]

Free Virtual program. Registration required. Identifying birds is a fun way to connect with nature in your back yard and beyond. Join us to learn about birds commonly found on the North Shore and basics approaches to bird ID, including some helpful tools. Presented by Refugio Mariscal, conservation data coordinator for Audubon Great Lakes. Registration […]

We have all heard the battle cry, “Plant Milkweed for Monarchs!” Will just planting milkweed really fix the problem of the declining population of monarchs in the Midwest? What else can we do to help this iconic insect? Presented by naturalist and educator Kim White. Presented in partnership with the Glencoe Sustainability Task Force and […]