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Vegetable Gardening 101
Jan
29
6:30 PM18:30

Vegetable Gardening 101

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Interested in learning how to start growing vegetables but feeling intimidated? Join certified urban farmer Chamika Moore to learn the basics of how to begin growing seeds indoors for your first-ever spring vegetable garden. Whatever the size of the space you have, from a window in an apartment to a designated spot in a yard, this is the class for you!

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Neonics & Advocacy: Protecting Pollinators and Influencing Policy
Dec
12
6:00 PM18:00

Neonics & Advocacy: Protecting Pollinators and Influencing Policy

Neonicotinoid insecticides, commonly known as “neonics,” have become the most widely used insecticides in the U.S., leading to drastic declines in bees, pollinators, birds, and aquatic ecosystems. In this webinar, Lucas Rhoads, Senior Attorney with NRDC’s Pesticides & Pollinators Team, will share expert insights on how neonics impact our environment and pose serious risks to human health.

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Resilient Landscapes with the Native Plant Society of Texas
Nov
21
6:00 PM18:00

Resilient Landscapes with the Native Plant Society of Texas

Native plants have an incredible ability to adapt to climate extremes, offering sustainable solutions for resilient landscapes. Join Wild Ones and the Native Plant Society of Texas to explore the power of native plants to thrive in challenging conditions.

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Lecture: Enhancing Your Landscape With Native Shrubs
Sep
19
7:00 PM19:00

Lecture: Enhancing Your Landscape With Native Shrubs

From Friends Of The Oak Park Conservatory

Thursday, Sept 19, 7:00-8:00P                    

Not only do shrubs provide a great backdrop for other plants in your garden, but they can also stabilize the soil and create a habitat for wildlife. Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory as we welcome a speaker from West Cook Wild Ones to learn about native shrubs and alternatives to those that are invasive. 

Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory (FOPCON)

This is a FREE, virtual event.  A Zoom link will be emailed to all registrants on the day of the lecture.

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The Beauty and Benefits of Hedgerows
Sep
19
6:00 PM18:00

The Beauty and Benefits of Hedgerows

From West Cook Wild Ones

Explore the ecological and aesthetic advantages of hedges and hedgerows in our upcoming Wild Ones national webinar, “The Beauty and Benefits of Hedgerows” with Heather McCargo, founder of Wild Seed Project.

Native hedgerows are diverse plantings of woody plants from shrubs to small trees along with herbaceous groundcovers at their base.  Learn how these low-maintenance and sustainable plantings of shrubs, trees, and groundcovers can enhance biodiversity, provide critical habitats for wildlife, and contribute to climate resilience. Discover practical tips for designing and implementing hedgerows in various landscapes, from farms to urban settings, and understand their role in supporting pollinators, birds, and soil health. 

To register and for more information Click Here!

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Oak Park Farmer's Market
Sep
7
7:00 AM07:00

Oak Park Farmer's Market

The Oak Park Farmers’ Market is held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 26, 2024. The Market is located in the Pilgrim Church parking lot at 460 Lake St., one block west of Ridgeland Avenue.

Pie Bake-Off coming soon
The sixth annual Oak Park Farmers' Market's Pie Bake-Off will take place on Sat., Sept. 7. We have selected our bakers and registration is now closed. Come by the Market the morning of the Bake-Off at 9 a.m. to view the submitted pies and the judging process. Free pie samples will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis. 

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