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Discover the beauty of native trees and shrubs with Lake Forest Open Lands' Director of Land Stewardship, Heather Decker and Julia Lunn, Director of Engagement!

Join Lake Forest Open Lands for an enlightening journey through the wonders of native trees and shrubs as we invite you to "Take a Stroll with Heather Decker," our esteemed lead ecologist. This exciting event is aimed at raising awareness about the ecological benefits of native flora and inspiring our community to embrace these stunning alternatives to invasive buckthorn hedges that have become all too common. By attending this unique guided walk, you'll learn about the rich biodiversity these native species bring to our local ecosystem and how you can create your very own native privacy hedges right in your backyard.

This captivating tour of our natural surroundings will showcase the indigenous trees and shrubs that thrive in our region. Discover their unique characteristics, their importance in supporting local wildlife, and the significant role they play in enhancing the health and resilience of our environment. Plus, don't miss the opportunity to pre-order these native gems during our fall Native Tree & Shrub Sale. Together, let's embrace the beauty and benefits of native plants and take a step towards preserving the natural splendor of our community. Join us on October 15th at 1:00 p.m. at Mellody Farm Nature Preserve and be part of this exciting journey towards a greener, more sustainable future. MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

About Lake Forest Open Lands

Since its establishment in 1967, Lake Forest Open Lands, the first accredited land trust in Illinois, has acquired, preserved and maintained some of the finest natural habitats in our region including prairies, savannas, ravines and wetlands. Over 16 miles of walking trails and eight, soon to be ten, nature preserves are open to the public year-round. Lake Forest Open Lands Association's vision is to engage and expand the public's commitment to land preservation and conservation, and the organization offers robust engagement programming to connect all people to nature. As an independent conservation land trust, LFOLA is supported solely by voluntary contributions, including membership dues and donations and receives no local or state government funding to support its day-to-day operations. For more information about Lake Forest Open Lands, please visit LFOLA.org.

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