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2026 Rain Garden Rumble
It's a native plant playoff!Get to know 28 of the native plants found in the Red Oak Rain Garden by building a bracket, submitting it, and voting for…
Reviving Illinois Wetlands
Resilient Communities Series
Wetlands are making a comeback in Illinois. Wetlands of all sizes filter pollutants, provide protection from floods, recharge groundwater and serve as wildlife and fish habitat. But despite…
Ready & Resilient : Practical Climate Strategies for Illinois Municipalities
For elected officials, community leaders, and public employees
County: Lake
Illinois communities are already seeing the effects of a changing climate—heavier rains, more frequent flooding, hotter summers, shifting seasons, and added strain on local infrastructure. To help…
Business in Front, Party in the Back - Designing a Native Landscape Your Neighbors will Appreciate
Hosted by Wild Ones Lake-to-Prairie Chapter and the University of Illinois Extension - Lake County
County: Lake
Even the most thoughtfully designed native landscape can sometimes be misunderstood or even viewed as problematic by neighbors or local municipalities. What begins as an effort to support…