From West Cook Wild Ones:
Discover the beauty, versatility and dependability of native plants. Tour 10 colorful, life-filled gardens in Oak Park and River Forest, Illinois, during our annual Birds, Bees & Butterflies Native Garden Tour July 23, 2022 from 1 to 5 p.m.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
Meet 11 passionate and knowledgeable home gardeners who have been experimenting with and observing native plants for many years. They’ll guide you through their gardens and answer your specific questions about native gardening.
You’ll learn about sustainable landscaping and rain gardens, and how they can reduce backyard flooding, including two neighbors who teamed up to solve water issues on both properties.
You’ll see creative ways to incorporate edible gardening and urban homesteading, complete with chicken coops.
Some of our gardeners have lovingly designed every square inch of their yards themselves. Others have hired top native garden designers.
You’ll explore small gardens and large gardens, manicured looks and more carefree ones, and newly planted and mature established landscapes.
Whether you’re a beginning gardener or have more soil between your toes than you care to reveal, you’ll walk away with practical, hands-on tips you can apply to your own yard
TOUR MAP: Ticket holders will receive a tour map two days before the event. We recommend biking or driving; the locations are spread widely.
COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES: Most gardens have a separate entrance and exit to encourage social distancing.
Get tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birds-bees-butterflies-a-native-garden-tour-tickets-366018781027