EVENTS

  Litter Clean Up at Busse Woods Saturday July 11th   10-12pm 450 S. Arlington Hts Rd. Elk Grove Village Join us for a litter clean up event at Busse Woods Grove #27. Busse Woods is one of the largest preserves with the most diverse forest. Participants will be provided gloves and trash bags, but welcome to bring your own tools. Families welcome. Enter through Main Dam Entrance on S. Arlington Heights Rd.

 Get your hand dirty and  make a difference! Join us for a hands-on habitat restoration series as we remove invasive plants right in our local park, Hill Street. We are working with the Mount Prospect Park District on this collaborative effort! Hill Street Work Days: 9:30-11:30am Tues 7/14, Sat 8/1,  Tues 8/18  Past Dates: 4/22 (Earth Day), 5/2, 5/12, Register here. Perks for Pitching: Learn what invasives are, get to know your community and your park, students can get service hours and enter to win a Native Seedling bundle!

Native Garden Walk Location: Various Mount Prospect gardens Date & Time: Sun. August 16th 10-1pm  Join us for a free native garden walk, touring Mount Prospect gardens that have incorporated natives into their landscapes.  Visit them at your own leisure, whether its walking, biking or driving to each of the homes.  At each house, find educational materials to have a more sustainable yard yourself.  This event is free to the public!