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Elgin supports native landscaping through Pollinators at Home grantAug 19, 2026 1:16 pm - Elgin's Sustainability Commission launched the Pollinators at Home pilot grant program offering homeowners up to $300 in reimbursement for converting turfgrass into native plant landscapes to conserve water and support wildlife.
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‘Walk on the Wild Side’ at Wonder Lake church prairieAug 18, 2026 9:14 pm - The Wildflower Preservation & Propagation Committee will host a "Walk on the Wild Side" on Saturday, Aug. 22, at Christ the King Church in Wonder Lake, then moving to a nearby property.
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Explore the Extension Idea Garden at free community event Aug. 30Aug 15, 2026 10:45 pm - The University of Illinois Extension will host a free Extension Connection Community Day on Aug. 30 at Kane County Idea Garden in St. Charles, featuring activities for all ages focused on environment, gardening, food, and wellness.
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Little City’s horticulture program takes center stage at Inverness Garden Club meetingAug 14, 2026 11:49 am - The Garden Club of Inverness will host Heather Fifarek from Little City on Sept. 17. She will discuss Little City's mission and programs, focusing on their horticulture program that helps individuals build vocational skills, confidence, and independence through gardening.
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Hackmatack Monarch Coalition hosts Monarch Family Fun Fair Aug. 16Aug 12, 2026 9:19 pm - The 11th annual Monarch Family Fun Fair on Aug. 16, features butterfly plant information, a monarch art show, science activities, 16 exhibitors, and pollinator plants for sale.
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How to seed bare spots in your yard, control insects on plantsAug 11, 2026 5:30 am - Mid-August to mid-September is a good time to seed bare spots in your lawn.
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DuPage Forest Preserve District’s green initiatives featured at Lombard Garden Club meetingAug 07, 2026 12:08 pm - DuPage Forest Preserve District President Dan Hebreard will speak about the district's benefits to residents and visitors at the Lombard Garden Club meeting on Aug. 28. Hebreard, with over 20 years of experience with the district, will offer an in-depth overview on the many benefits the district brings to DuPage County residents and visitors.
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Inverness Garden Club features talk on archaeology laws and indigenous site protectionAug 07, 2026 11:40 am - On Thursday, Aug. 20, McKenzie Sweno will present “The ABC's of Archaeology - Artifacts, Bills, & Conserving Cultures” for the Garden Club of Inverness.
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Tips on container garden care, harvesting herbs and combating southern blightAug 03, 2026 9:46 am - Even though it’s said to be rare in Illinois, we’ve found southern blight at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Here are some tips on dealing with it.
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August gardening: Caring for perennials and controlling magnolia scaleJul 28, 2026 4:00 am - Continue to groom your perennials and annuals by removing yellow foliage and spent flowers, and by gently pruning to prevent overgrown borders.
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