Description:  This is the first of two walks today.  This beautiful yard showcases various young native prairie gardens started from seed! Enjoy the blooms of Spotted Bee Balm, Compass Plants, Ironweed, and Black-Eyed Susans while seeing the progression of the prairie gardens. This yard offers a unique opportunity to compare […]

Description:  This is the second of two walks today.  Our yard is the culmination of (thankfully) minimal blood, lots of sweat, and tears of joy!  Our journey began in 2019 with our WPPC mentee garden. From those first plant babies going in the ground, we knew we were hooked and […]

The WPPC's next Business Meeting will be Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7pm in the McHenry County College Commons area.  The major topic of discussion will be next year's budget.  The public is welcome, but only WPPC voting members may vote on proposals or elections.

The next WPPC Business Meeting will be Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 7pm via Zoom.  The major topic of discussion will be the upcoming seminar.  The public is welcome, but only WPPC voting members may vote on proposals.

The WPPC's annual Natural Landscaping Seminar will be held on February 22, 2025 at McHenry County College.  The Schedule of Events is now complete and ready to view.  We'll feature presentations on our local coyote population, the history of fire in our native habitats, and a presentation from a nationally-known […]

The next WPPC Business Meeting will be Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 7pm in the McHenry County College Commons area.  The major topic of discussion will be the upcoming plant sale.  The public is welcome, but only WPPC voting members may vote on proposals.

The WPPC's Annual Native Plant Sale will be Sunday, May 4, 2025 in the commons area at McHenry County College.  The sale runs from noon until 3, but it's best to arrive early as many of our most popular species sell out quickly.  We often have a line forming before […]

Description:  The WPPC's spring Walk on the Wild Side will be Saturday, May 10, 10am at the home of Chrissy and H.M. Hepperlen.  They describe their yard:  We planted the first natives on our property back in 2006 as part of the WPPC’s Natural Garden in Your Yard mentoring program.  […]

The WPPC's Annual Meeting will be Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 7pm in the McHenry County College Commons area.  The major topic of discussion will be the Executive Board elections.  The public is welcome, but only WPPC voting members may vote on proposals or elections.

Description:     Please join us for a tour of a 2+ acre restored prairie in Bull Valley!  The walk will be on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at the property of Mike Gallery and Donna Hriljac.  Walks will begin at 11am and 1pm.  Mike and Donna write:  Our prairie restoration work […]

The WPPC's next Business Meeting will be Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 7pm in the McHenry County College Commons area.  The major topic of discussion will be next year's budget.  The public is welcome, but only WPPC voting members may vote on proposals or elections.