Home & garden calendar, June 2-13

Send events for this calendar to homes@dailyherald.com with “calendar listing” in the subject line. Deadline is two weeks prior to the event.

Upcoming

Sip and Socialize!: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at Pollyanna Brewing Co., 245 E. Main St., Roselle. Join the Roselle Park District Garden Club for a fun and relaxing evening. Whether you're a current member, curious about joining, or just love a good brew, this is an opportunity to connect with fellow plant lovers. Bring your favorite snack to share. facebook.com/RPDgardenclub.

Buffalo Grove Garden Club: 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove. Master Gardener and natural history writer Cindy Crosby will offer a fun look at how gardens help shape so many of the books you love. See your garden with new eyes and go away with a list of books you can't wait to explore. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. Visit bgparks.org.

Rolling Meadows Garden Club: 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, at the Rolling Meadows Community Center’s Laurel Room, 3705 Pheasant Drive. Beth Peluse from the Conservation Foundation will present “Save Our Environment with Rain Barrels and Simple Composting.” Around 40% of total household water used during the summer is for watering lawns and gardens. Lower your water bill, reduce the volume of stormwater and protect your yard and home using low cost simple to install rain barrels. Composting kitchen scraps and yard waste reduces the amount of material going to landfills and instead returns nutrients to the soil by adding organic matter to garden beds. Speaker presentation at 6:30 p.m. with club business at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Visit rollingmeadowsgardenclub.com for more details.

Palatine Garden Club: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11 at Palatine Village Hall Meeting Room A, 200 E. Wood St., Palatine. Tami Block speaks on the renowned Dutch landscape designer Piet Oudolf, leader of the New Perennial Movement in naturalistic garden design. He is best known locally for Lurie Garden in Millennium Park. His other celebrated public gardens include The Battery and High Line in New York City. The presentation explores Oudolf’s five-season garden philosophy and the techniques he uses to create naturalistic gardens that celebrate perennials and grasses providing year-round interest. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Visit facebook.com/palatinegardeners.

Garden Club for kids: 3:30-4:15 p.m. Friday, June 12, at Geneva Public Library, 227 S. Seventh St. Young gardeners entering third to fifth grade explore the magic of planting, learn how things grow, and get their hands a little messy as they plant seeds and create garden-inspired projects. Registration required via gpld.org.

Create a Lego Garden: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at Chicago Botanic Garden’s Lenhardt Library, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Create a Lego garden with Lego artist Daniel Olvera. Lego bricks will be available throughout the exhibition for attendees to create their own dream garden from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays. Lego creations stay at the garden. Free with admission; no registration required. chicagobotanic.org/america-grows.

Plant Swap: 2-3 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at Glenview Public Library south patio, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Swap plants or seeds with fellow garden enthusiasts while sharing simple tips to help your plant babies thrive. Drop in. glenviewpl.org.

Bloomingdale Garden Club: 6:15-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, at Cornerstone Faith Community Church, 118 First St., Bloomingdale. Kim White offers update on the DuPage Monarch and Pollinator Project and the Waystations. White is a naturalist, a former co-steward for the DuPage County Forest Preserve, education coordinator for the DuPage Monarch Project and avid gardener for both food production and habitat creation. Her summers are spent growing milkweed for the monarch butterflies she raises from eggs and releases. Visitors are welcome. Social time begins at 6:15 p.m., announcements at 6:45 p.m., and meeting at 7 p.m. Visit bloomingdalegardenclub.org.

Plant Bingo fundraiser: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at The Growing Place, 2000 Montgomery Road, Aurora. An adults-only Plant Bingo night! Play to win plants and gardening stuff, with proceeds benefiting The GardenWorks Project. 21-or-older event. $15. online or $20 at the door. Register: thegrowingplace.com.

Pottawatomie Garden Club: 7 p.m. Monday, June 22, at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Ave., St. Charles. Note evening time. Cindy Crosby presents “For the Birds! A Cultural Look at Our Feathered Friends.” All are welcome. Visit pottagardenclub.org or facebook.com/pottagardenclub/.

Native Gardener's Club: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25, via Zoom. Whether you are new to native gardening or a seasoned veteran, learn about native plants and how to use them in your home landscapes. Each session includes group discussions and plenty of time for questions. This month's session will focus on how to make yards firefly friendly. $5 or free to Lake County residents. Register: lcfpd.org/calendar/.

Pottawatomie Garden Club: Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Ave., St. Charles. Celebrate America's 250th birthday with a picnic, fun, and games. Plenty of red, white, and blue and all your favorite picnic foods will be available. Purchase your ticket by June 21 for $15 or $20 after. Children 10 and under are complimentary. No refunds after June 21. Cheddar Up adds a small convenience charge to each order. For tickets, go to facebook.com/pottagardenclub/.

Rooted in Joy-Land, Legacy & Belonging: 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, at Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave, Chicago. As part of Chicago Botanic Garden’s “America Grows: 250 Years of Garden Stories,” join a conversation exploring the deep connections between Black American history, land, food, and community in the Midwest and Chicago. From Southern agricultural knowledge carried north during the Great Migration to present-day urban farming and food access work in Chicago, the panel will trace how gardens have long served as spaces of nourishment, creativity, resilience, and community. The panel features a scholar, a Chicago-based urban agriculture leader, and a culinary cultural voice. Free; $10 or $15 donation welcome. Register: chicagobotanic.org/america-grows/.

BioBlitz events

Dragonfly BioBlitz: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at Irish Oaks Nature Preserve, 19017 Lincoln Road, Harvard. For National Dragonfly Day, join The Land Conservancy of McHenry County in looking for as many different species of Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies) as we can find in the wetlands, prairie and woodland edges at Irish Oaks. Free. Register by June 11. Register: conservemc.org/event/dragonfly-bioblitz/.

Pollinator BioBlitz: 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, at Yonder Prairie, 1143 S. Rosefarm Road, Woodstock. For Pollinator Week, join The Land Conservancy of McHenry County in looking for a variety of bees, butterflies, day-flying moths and more. Yonder Prairie has high-quality habitat that attracts some unique insects. Get involved in citizen science and learn more about local pollinators, plants and other insects. Free. Register by June 22. Register: conservemc.org/event/pollinator-bioblitz/.

Nature walks/tours

Wildflower Walk: 8-9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 4, at Grant Woods, 25405 West Monaville Road, Ingleside. Enjoy a relaxing walk and discover the diversity of early summer wildflowers at Grant Woods. It’s 1.8 miles at a leisurely pace on crushed gravel. Lightweight long sleeves and pants, closed-toe shoes, and a hat are recommended. Registration is required. $5 or $7 for nonresidents. Register: lcfpd.org/calendar/.

America Grows walking tour: 11 a.m., noon, 1 and 2 p.m. weekdays, June 8 to Sept. 25, at Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Join a guided walking tour of the garden and get a closer look at the Heritage Garden, Fruit & Vegetable Garden, and more. This tour features “America Grows: 250 Years of Garden Stories.” Hear about the garden’s history and development, including the Skokie River Corridor and current initiatives. Free with admission; no registration required, 45 minutes and covers 0.6 miles. Register: chicagobotanic.org/america-grows.

Butterfly Walk: 1 p.m. Monday, June 15, at Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington. For Pollinator Week, join a trained local butterfly monitor and discover which species are visiting the center, learn to identify them, and explore the native plants that sustain them. Meet at the nature center exhibit building. Free; no registration required. fpdcc.com/event/butterfly-walk/.

Morning Prairie Walk: 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, at Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington. Join a hike around Phantom Prairie for ages 12 or older. Free; no registration required. fpdcc.com/event/morning-prairie-walk/.

Seasonal Tree Walk: 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, at Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Enjoy a morning walk exploring the trees at the garden. Each month, visit a different section of the garden and learn about the trees unique to that area. Dress for the weather. Led by Mark Zampardo, horticulture educator. Meet at Visitor Center. $36. Register: chicagobotanic.org.

Bike Tour of the Gardens: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, June 17, July 22, and Aug. 12, at Cantigny Visitors Center, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Bob Carr, greenhouse grower at Cantigny, will lead a small group ride, stopping at garden spots along the way to discuss the plantings. Biking through the gardens is only allowed on these tours. One child (no charge) may be included with each paying adult. $15. Register: cantigny.org/event/.

Fullersburg Wildflower Walk: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, June 19, or Saturday, June 20, at Fullersburg Woods, Oak Brook. Meet a plant expert for a leisurely walk through the first blooms of spring. Learn about spring flowers, how to identify them, and what varieties you can grow at home. Ages 18 and up. $5 per person. To register, visit dupageforest.org or call (630) 850-8110.

Sunday Stroll: 9-10:15 a.m. Sunday, June 21, at Cuba Marsh, 24205 W. Cuba Road, Deer Park. Join an environmental educator in a leisurely stroll through one of the preserves. Get some exercise and learn about nature. Take a closer look at plants, birds and other wildlife. Free. Register: lcfpd.org/calendar/.

English Walled Garden Walk: 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, at Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Join horticulturist Heather Sherwood to explore the English Walled Garden, with its six distinct garden rooms alive with vibrant colors, scents, and textures. Discover features such as the blue gate, daisy garden, water elements, wisteria-draped pergola, and living sculptures. Learn about the cottage garden, with its overflowing fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Dress for the weather. $24. Register: chicagobotanic.org.

Garfield Farm Prairie Walk: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 27, at Garfield Farm Museum, 3N016 Garfield Road, Campton Hills. Join in a guided tour of the museum’s natural areas. $8. Reservations encouraged via info@garfieldfarm.org or (630) 584-8485. garfieldfarm.org.

Boloria Meadows Pollinator Walk: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at Boloria Meadows Nature Preserve, 7219 Millburne Court, Bull Valley. A family friendly butterfly and pollinator walk. The preserve contains nearly 60 acres of high-quality restored wetlands, prairies and oak woodlands. With over 150 species of wildflowers, Boloria is a haven for over 30 species of native butterflies as well as many species of bees and other pollinators. One unusual butterfly species that should be abundant in June is the Baltimore checkerspot that uses the turtlehead flower as its host plant. The walk will cover roughly one mile of gently rolling terrain. Hosted by The Land Conservancy of McHenry County. Free. Register by June 25: conservemc.org.

Walk on the Wild Side: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Locknar property in Spring Grove. Explore the 1.5-acre yard with several perennial flower gardens, several nesting bird boxes, a zero-edge pond with koi and goldfish, and a 10-foot stream with water plant bog filtration. This is not an open house; two guided walks begin at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Free and no pre-registration required. Hosted by Wildflower Preservation & Propagation Committee. For directions, go to thewppc.org.

Plant sales

Little City’s Annual Plant Sale: Through June 27, at Little City Horticulture Center, 1740 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Every purchase supports a fully operational horticulture center that also serves as a vocational skills program for individuals with developmental disabilities. Sale hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Visit facebook.com/LittleCityOrg.

Hoffman Estates Garden Club’s annual plant sale: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, June 5, at the Schaumburg Farmer’s Market, 190 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Members will offer locally grown plants from their own gardens as well as some grown from seed. There will be a wide variety of sun and shade plants including perennials, annuals, dahlias, grasses, hostas, vegetables and herbs. A limited number of native plants like milkweed and coneflower will be available to help support pollinators. A portion of the sales will be donated to the Schaumburg Township Food Pantry. Visit hoffmanestatesgardenclub.club.

Arlington Heights Garden Club plant sale: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 6, In the gated area next to the Mueller House on the Arlington Heights Historical Museum grounds, 110 W. Fremont St. in Arlington Heights. Fremont street will be closed. The club’s second largest fundraiser of the year. Due to the increased incidence of jumping worms found in our area, all of the plants are raised by club members in a greenhouse from seed, cuttings, or plugs – nothing dug from the ground. The sale will include natives, perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs, houseplants, books, and yard decor. Master Gardeners will be available for questions. Visit ahgardenclub.com.

St. Charles Park District Native Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, 3795 Campton Hills Road, St. Charles. Plants will be available for purchase onsite and while supplies last. Choose from a wide selection of plants that are native to the region. Plant varieties subject to change on the day of the event. Naturalists will be on hand to provide assistance with your plant selections. View this year’s catalog at stcnature.org/native-plant-sale/.

Will County Forest Preserve District Native Plant Sale: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at Isle a la Cache Preserve, 501 E. 135th St. (Romeo Road) in Romeoville. During the Pollinator Party celebration, shop a wide selection of native plants perfect for pollinators. Experts will be on hand to help you select plants and to answer questions. Plus, many other free resources will be available. Plants will be $3 per plug, and they will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. All proceeds benefit The Nature Foundation of Will County. Visit reconnectwithnature.org.

Garden walks

24th annual Garden Gait: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 14. Lisle Woman’s Club’s major fundraising event showcases beautiful gardens at homes across Lisle. Begin at the Museum at Lisle Station Park, 921 School St. in Lisle. where you will pick up a booklet directing you to the gardens. Stop by the craft fair at the Museum Park and enter the club’s gift baskets raffle. The Netzley-Yender House offers complimentary refreshments during the event. Tickets are $20 before 10 p.m. Saturday, June 13, via lislewomansclub.org/garden-gait or $25 day of. Raffle tickets are $2 each or six for $10 when purchased at the event.

Petals, Ponds & Pathways Garden Walk: 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, June 26, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 27. Grow Wellness Foundation’s second annual self-guided event invites guests to tour six private gardens throughout Naperville, showcasing landscapes, water features, and creative outdoor living spaces. Rain or shine. Tickets, valid both days, are $15 in advance through June 23, or $20 day-of, on site. Tickets: growwellnessfoundation.org/events.

Hidden Gems Garden Walk: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 27. 14th annual self-guided tour will feature five local gardens, including a native garden inspired by Doug Tallamy’s Homegrown National Park initiative, gardens on both small and large lots, art integrated into the landscape, an innovative water feature at a home entrance, and a terraced slope leading to a pergola with one of the highest views in Lake County. Wild Ones will be on hand to offer guidance on native plants and habitat-friendly gardening. Select garden stops will also feature nature-based vendors with jewelry, paintings, and sculptures. $20 in advance online (fees apply) or the three Libertyville Farmers Market dates in June; or the Libertyville Village Hall, 118 W Cook Ave. $25 day of. Tickets: towncountrygardenclub.com/gardenwalk or facebook.com/towncountrygardenclublibertyville

Arlington Heights Garden Club’s Garden Walk and Unique Boutique: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 28. Tour seven home gardens throughout the village. Tickets are available online through June 27 at ahgardenclub.com under the events section. Tickets can also be purchased at the Arlington Heights Farmers Market on Saturday in June, Garden Club plant sale on Saturday, June 6, or at Village Bank & Trust. Advance tickets are $15 or $20 at the museum campus on the day of the walk. Ticket holders will pick up their wristbands and guide booklets at the museum day of the walk beginning at 10 a.m. They will drive to the gardens throughout the village in any order. The Unique Boutique, with 50 vendors featuring items for the home and garden, will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont St.; admission is free. Proceeds are used to sponsor scholarships for students pursuing degrees in horticulture and related fields, to fund projects around the community as well as monthly programs with various topics related to gardening, horticulture and the environment.

Oak Park and River Forest Garden Walk: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 28. Enjoy a self-guided tour of seven beautiful private gardens and two community gardens during the 32nd annual event hosted by Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory and the Garden Club of Oak Park and River Forest. Advance tickets are $20 until 5 p.m. Saturday June 27. Afterward, all tickets are $25 (cash, credit, or check). Children, age 12 or under, are free. On the day of the walk, purchase tickets or exchange your pre-purchased ticket between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Elizabeth F. Cheney Mansion, 220 N. Euclid Ave. in Oak Park, or the Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St. in Oak Park. As the garden tour will require transportation, car pooling is recommended. No strollers or pets are allowed in the gardens. Rain or shine. Tickets: gcoprf.org.

Park Ridge Garden Club Garden Walk: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 28. 31st annual event featuring six gardens, five local artists plus raffle baskets at each garden. Proceeds go to horticultural education at local schools as well as the planting and maintenance of several public areas. $15 in advance or $20 day of; kids under age 10 free. Rain or shine. Ticket sales start June 1 at select merchants and online via parkridgegardenclub.org.

Evanston Garden Walk: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 28, in Evanston. Featuring eight gardens from all around town, including an 1880s home with English and prairie style gardens; and a garden with shade-loving plants and containers under one of the largest cottonwood trees in town. Most gardens are navigable although steep inclines and steps do occur in some. No strollers allowed. All proceeds help provide scholarships for children to attend the Evanston Ecology Center's summer camps. Rain or shine. $25 each or $20 each for a group of 6 or more (advance); or $30 day of. Tickets: evanstonenvironment.org/gardenwalk.

America 250 Garden Walks: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 9 or Sept. 10, at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Join a 90-minute stroll through the gardens with horticulture director Jamie Burghardt. This year’s display theme is America 250. Several key components of modern everyday Americana either debuted or gained fame at Chicago’s 1893 Columbian Exposition. From architecture to snack foods to the democratic sense of what being part of America meant, the fair inspires props that are further interpreted with Cantigny’s renowned seasonal summer displays. Also, learn about the fabrication of the fabric art piece, Gallantly Streaming, in the patriotic-colored Upper Garden. $25 (includes one canned or bottled beverage). Tickets: cantigny.org/event.

MCC Garden Walk 2026: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 11, starting at the outdoor Demonstration Garden at McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Illinois Extension Master Gardeners and MCC host a self-guided tour of nine gardens (two public gardens and seven residential) in Crystal Lake, Woodstock, McHenry, and Bull Valley. Master Gardeners on-site at each garden to answer questions as participants walk through colorful gardens studded with artwork, edible plots, and more. Advance tickets, $15, may be purchased through June 26 at mchenry.edu/gardenwalk or day of for $20 at the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden at MCC, parking lot C.

Roselle Park District Garden Club Garden Walk: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 11. Self-guided tour of six private gardens and one public garden throughout the community. Master Gardeners available at select locations to answer questions and share insights. Note: strollers are not permitted in the gardens. Rain or shine. Advance tickets are $20 or $25 that day until 1 p.m. (cash only). Proceeds support the Roselle Garden Club Youth Scholarship Fund, Roselle IMPACT Garden, and other local community projects. For questions, contact Valerie at dellapennav@comcast.net. facebook.com/RPDgardenclub/.

Grayslake in Bloom: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 18. Self-guided tour featuring six neighborhood gardens and a public garden. Meet the gardeners who design and nurture the featured gardens. Share landscaping and gardening ideas with fellow community residents. Net proceeds will help fund scholarships, civic plantings, and other garden club programs to support the local community. Advance tickets are $10 or $15 day of; free for under age 12 with paid adult. Tickets available online via grayslakegardenclub.org/garden-walk or at Grayslake Farmers Market from 3-7 p.m. July 8 and 15, or from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 18, near Centennial Plaza on Center St.

Garden shows

PlantCon Chicago 2026: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 20-21, at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. The largest plant convention in the nation is coming for the first time in the Midwest. It is a community-driven celebration of plants, people, and culture. PlantCon connects thousands of plant lovers, hundreds of small businesses, and creators in an inclusive space built to inspire and grow together. Advance tickets are $39 to $249; $55 for a two-day pass or $45 for Sunday at the door. plantcon.org/chicago/tickets.

Workshops

Dwarf Conifer Garden Walk: 10-11 a.m. Friday, June 5, at Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Meet at the Dwarf Conifer Garden entrance. Led by horticulturist Francisco Manrique, observe new spring growth and cone production. Learn about some of the unique specimens that grow here and why they are called “dwarf.” Discover the fragrance, shapes, and textures that make this a four-season garden. Dress for the weather. $24. Register: chicagobotanic.org.

Identifying Edible Plants with The Wild Dryad: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 6, and Saturday, July 11, at Morton Arboretum's Cudahy Room, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Shane Alden Edwards, the forager and botanist known as the Wild Dryad, offers an introduction to how to identify common edible plants. Under the guidance of the instructor, you will practice field identification and learn to forage safely. $39. Register: mortonarb.org.

Birds, Bees, and Butterflies: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, June 8, at Huntley Area Public Library, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley. Sarah Michehl of The Land Conservancy of McHenry County shows how to attract monarchs and other butterflies, plus birds and bees to your yard. Free. Register: conservemc.org.

“Hydrangeas Are Hot”: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, at Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, or via Zoom. Hydrangeas are very prominent in the landscape, with many cultivars being introduced. Learn about the different species available, their care, and available varieties. Register: Call (630) 279-8696 or visit elmlib.org/events.

Native Plants for Small Spaces: 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, at Algonquin Area Public Library Eastgate Branch, 115 Eastgate Drive, Algonquin. Native plants can bring beauty and ecological health to even the smallest spaces in your yard, but it’s vital to choose the right plants. Join Sarah Michehl of The Land Conservancy of McHenry County to hear about her favorite native plants for small garden spaces. It will cover maintenance tips as well. Free. Register at conservemc.org/native-plants-for-small-spaces/.

Botanical Prints: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, at Central School, 103 S. Maple St., Mount Prospect. Bring a variety of leaves and flowers from your garden to transform the beauty of the garden into lasting works of art. Learn a few techniques to transfer pigments and texture to material and paper. Work with paints, ink, and a gelli plate to create prints. Prepare to get messy! Bring a variety of leaves and flowers from your garden. Hosted by Mount Prospect Historical Society’s Bessie’s Workbasket and offered the second Wednesday of each month. $10. Register: mtphist.org/bessies-workbasket/.

Gardening for Moths: 6-7 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at Dunn Museum, 1899 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville. Native moth caterpillars and adults play an essential role in local ecosystems. Discover the importance of moths and how to make your landscape moth-friendly. Native plant selection and sustainable garden maintenance will be discussed. This program is most appropriate for adults. Free. Registration required via lcfpd.org/calendar/.

Best Roses for Your Garden: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 13, in Chicago Botanic Garden’s Regenstein Center Design Studio, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Heather Prince, horticulturist, garden writer and editor, will show common selections, hardy heirlooms, species, and climbers. Learn basic culture and care, plus discover the best roses for your own growing conditions. Includes an outdoor walk to examine the flowers up close. Dress for the weather. $49. Register: chicagobotanic.org.

Stop the Flop: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 13, at Morton Arboretum's Thornhill Education Center, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Kasey Eaves, owner of Vivant Gardening Services, offers a practical, hands-on workshop on helping tall, floppy plants stay upright without bulky cages and constant staking. Learn smart plant pairings that provide natural support, simple pruning techniques to control height and shape, and how to use the Chelsea Chop to encourage sturdier, bushier growth. $39. Register: mortonarb.org.

Native Bulbs and Their Allies: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13, via Zoom with Chicago Botanic Garden. Native North American bulbs can make great additions to your spring and summer gardens. Learn how to plant and care for Canada lilies, eastern camas, violet wood sorrel, and allied species such as Jack-in-the-pulpit, bloodroot, and dwarf crested iris. Leave with a list of bulbs and allies suitable for many garden settings. $65. Register: chicagobotanic.org.

Tree and Shrub Identification: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, at Ryders Woods, 556 Lake Ave., Woodstock. Learn how to identify common native trees and shrubs. Class will be outside, so dress for the weather. Hosted by The Land Conservancy of McHenry County. $10. Register by June 14 at conservemc.org.

Welcome to Birding: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, at Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave, Elmhurst; 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at Schaumburg Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg; and 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at Glen Ellyn Public Library, 400 Duane St., Glen Ellyn. Daily Herald “Words on Birds” columnist Jeff Reiter will discuss birds, birding and birders. Get fun insights about the nature of birdwatching and why it's so popular. The talk is based on Reiter's new book, “The Best of Words on Birds.” Copies will be available for sale and signing. Register for this free event via the library websites, elmhurstpubliclibrary.org, schaumburglibrary.org or gepl.org.

Family Container Gardening: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 20, at St. James Farm, 2S541 Winfield Road, Warrenville. Celebrate Pollinator Week with the family by bringing a bit of nature to your backyard. Learn about common native wildflowers, how to identify them, and why they’re important to wildlife. Then get your hands dirty mixing dirt and potting up your own container of native plants for home. Supplies and plants provided. All ages; under 18 with an adult. $25 per family. Register: dupageforest.org.

Insects and Invertebrates: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, at Woodstock Public Library, 414 W. Judd St., and 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 17, at Avon Township Center, 433 E. Washington St., Round Lake Park. Kids in kindergarten to fourth grade can join University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists to explore the tiny but amazing world of insects and other invertebrates. Kids can discover cool characteristics and species through photos, preserved specimens, and live critters, as well as by catching their own bugs. Free. Register: extension.illinois.edu/global/events.

The Evening Garden: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25, in Chicago Botanic Garden’s Regenstein Center Design Studio, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Learn about key garden features that enhance the sights, sounds, and scents of the garden at this sunset hour. A classroom lecture is followed by a walk to immerse yourself in the evening garden. Dress for the weather. Led by Nina Kozial, horticulturist and writer. $49. Register: chicagobotanic.org.

Birds, Bees, and Butterflies: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at Cary Area Library, 1606 Three Oaks Road, Cary. Sarah Michehl of The Land Conservancy of McHenry County shows how to attract monarchs and other butterflies, plus birds and bees to your yard. Free. Register: conservemc.org.

Ongoing

Private Garden Tour: John Richter has opened his private garden in Warrenville to share the beauty of his various grafted trees and variegated bushes, thousands of day lilies from 10 different hybridizers, and over 750 different varieties of hostas, as well as numerous sculptures. There is no charge for you to go and stroll through his garden — just call him at (630) 393-3279 to schedule a time.

Healing Gardens: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second Sunday of the month through October, at Stone Hill Farm, 37W249 Dean St., St. Charles. Come enjoy the natural wooded setting and perennial gardens. Admission is $5 per person; $10 per family; cancer survivors are free. Donations of time/money for upkeep are welcome. Special programs monthly. The Healing Gardens is cultivated and hosted by Deborah Marqui, owner of Stone Hill Farm with her husband, Buzz. Marqui leads day retreats, hosts Silent Saturday Mornings, Yoga in the Garden. For information, call (630) 740-2597 or visit healinggardensatstonehillfarm.com.