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Home & garden calendar, Dec. 7-13

Dec 04, 2025 4:30 am - Upcoming events for various garden clubs in the Chicago suburbs, as well as workshops and classes offered at the Chicago Botanic Garden and Morton Arboretum.
Winter bird walk at Fort Sheridan

Daily Herald report
Dec 02, 2025 2:34 pm - Bundle up for a morning bird walk Thursday, Dec. 18, at Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve in Lake Forest.
Christmas tree costs: Tariffs on artificial trees could be advantage for fresh-cut sellers

By Claire O'Brien
Dec 02, 2025 12:03 pm - Businesses that sell artificial Christmas trees say tariffs are having an impact on their costs this year. Conversely, farms that sell fresh trees and aren’t facing the same tariffs are reporting strong early sales.
Could goats be forest preserve district’s secret weapon against invasive plants?

By Mick Zawislak
Dec 01, 2025 5:57 pm - Four-legged reinforcements may be enlisted to help battle invasive buckthorn in Lake County forest preserves.
Home & garden calendar, Nov. 30-Dec. 6

Nov 28, 2025 3:00 am - Upcoming events including plant sales, garden club meetings, classes, workshops and shows.
FaithBridge’s Interfaith Thanksgiving event celebrates immigration

Submitted by FaithBridge
Nov 19, 2025 1:53 pm - FaithBridge, a local interfaith organization, will host its annual interfaith Thanksgiving program on November 23rd, featuring speakers from various religious traditions addressing the theme "Welcoming the Stranger: We Are All Immigrants".
Saving Christmas for those in need drives Jeeps on the Run Toys for Tots Run fans

Submitted by Wolf Wordsmithing
Nov 19, 2025 1:49 pm - There is still time to sponsor or register for the Dec. 7 Jeeps on the Run Toys for Tots Run after party.
Home & garden calendar, Nov. 23-29

Nov 18, 2025 4:21 pm - Upcoming events include the Naperville Garden Club's Cup of Cheer Home Tour, Holiday Market & Tea; MCC’s Poinsettia, Pottery, and Plant Sale; and workshops and programs on topics like public gardens, winter containers, native ground covers, and bonsai.
Home & garden calendar, Nov. 16-22

Nov 12, 2025 4:14 pm - Learn about suburban farming, growing tea gardens, winter tree ID, and more with garden club meetings around the suburbs.
Vibrant northern lights paint the suburban skies

By Paul Valade
Nov 12, 2025 8:49 am - The northern lights have made an impressive appearance across the suburbs this week, and more could be on the away. In towns including Schaumburg, Carpentersville, Huntle...

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