Schaumburg Environmental Fair set for May 11

Schaumburg will host its 2019 Environmental Fair from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road.

Participants at the free event will learn how to join the community in protecting the environment. Tables with information will be available in the lobby and participants can attend a variety of workshops throughout the day.

The event also will include a presentation about conserving Monarch butterflies and attendees will receive a free rearing kit and learn how to raise monarchs in disposable containers, create a butterfly magnet and how to raise monarchs in the backyard.

Community environmental organizations scheduled to participate include: University of Illinois Master Gardeners, Schaumburg Bicycle Club, Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary & Heritage Farm, Hoffman Estates Garden Club, Schaumburg Community Garden Club, VOS Environmental Committee, Sierra Club, Schaumburg Township District Library, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, Illinois Native Plant Society - Northeast Chapter, Schaumburg Township Disability Services, and Habitat for Humanity ReStore.

For more information, visit the website at http://bit.ly/2qf7xjR, contact Martha Dooley at mdooley@schaumburg.com, dial 311 in Schaumburg, or call the library at (847) 985-4000.