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Greater DuPage Chapter |
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Greater DuPage Chapter |
Wild Ones, Native Plants, Natural Landscapes is a non-profit organization dedicated to natural landscaping and related education.
Wild Ones is a national organization with local chapters that serve various parts of the United States. The Greater DuPage chapter covers several counties across the western suburbs of metropolitan Chicago in Illinois. It was founded in 1991 by Vicki Nowicki and Pat Armstrong.
This local chapter provides a venue for sharing information among members about using plants adapted to the soils and climate of Chicagoland. Our gardens range in size from small areas of native plants up to full-blown prairies. Become a member of Wild Ones and explore how to grow your own natural garden or yard full of native plant species that provide wildlife habitat and an interesting landscape. Gardeners of any skill or interest level are welcome. We encourage visitors to join us at one of our meetings to hear firsthand about our group.
We have over 120 individual, household, and business memberships. See the membership page for more information about the benefits of joining The Wild Ones.
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Naperville
Municipal Center 400 S. Eagle St. Room C (lower level) Naperville, IL 60540 Primary meeting location. Free parking is available in the garage at the south side of the building. |
Willowbrook Wildlife Center 525 S Park Blvd Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Alternate meeting location. See calendar entry for details related to a specific month's meeting. |
Events we sponsor include:
For details about upcoming monthly meetings and special events, see calendar below.
Calendar |
Feb 16, 2012 (Thu)
Bedrock Geology of Kane County presented by Jon Duerr
7PM
Naperville Municipal Center
400 S. Eagle Street in downtown Naperville
Jon is retired from the Kane County Forest Preserve District and a long-time member of the Illinois Native Plant Society and has an interest in insect and bird relationships with plants. The recent mapping of the bedrock geology of Kane County gives us information on the formation of our soils, topography and plant communities that should not be too different from those of DuPage County. Jon will discuss how geology affects the plant (and animal) life of the area
Mar 15, 2012 (Thu)
Reptiles of the Chicago Area
7PM
Naperville Municipal Center
400 S. Eagle Street in downtown Naperville
Reptiles have long fascinated herpetologist Mark Bavetz, and he will share pictures and lore of the over 30 species which, although secretive in nature and declining in number, can still be found in Chicago area forests, prairies, and wetlands. Children are often fascinated by creepy crawly life forms. If your kids fit this description, they are welcome to attend
Apr 10, 2012 (Tue)
Last Day to Register for the 20th Anniversary Celebration Dinner
To purchase tickets, please fill out this registration form and mail with your check and choice of entrée (Pork Medallions or Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms) to:
Pat Armstrong
612 Staunton Road
Naperville, IL 60565
Please write “Anniversary Dinner” in the memo line.
Allow time for delivery. Be sure to send earlier than this to ensure your place.
Apr 21, 2012 (Sat)
Greater DuPage Chapter 20th Anniversary Dinner featuring Gerry Wilhelm
6PM
Hilton of Lisle
3003 Corporate West Drive
Lisle, IL 60532
In 1992, Pat Armstrong and Vicki Nowicki formed the Northern Illinois Chapter of Wild Ones, the first outside the state of Wisconsin. As local groups split off to form more new chapters, Northern Illinois changed its name to Greater DuPage. 20 years later, we are still pursuing our mission of promoting environmentally sound landscaping to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration and establishment of native plant communities.
Join us as we celebrate our history and honor our long-term board members. Our featured speaker will be Gerry Wilhelm.
Cost: $25 for Wild Ones members (registered by 3/1/12)
$35 for non-members
Cost includes a full dinner, dessert, coffee/tea. Bar service available separately.
To purchase tickets, please fill out this registration form and mail with your check and choice of entrée (Pork Medallions or Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms) to:
Pat Armstrong
612 Staunton Road
Naperville, IL 60565
Please write “Anniversary Dinner” in the memo line and reserve your place by April 10.
Board Members
President: Steve Windsor
Vice President: Pat Armstrong
Secretary: Lois Michael-Perry
Treasurer: Rich Whitney
Terms end on December 31st. We line up our leadership and committees for the coming year in October. Open positions can be filled anytime. Please consider sharing your interest by getting involved in one of these capacities. Help support the healthy continuation and growth of our chapter. Duties are flexible; if you think you can help in any way contact one of the people listed above. There is a strong core of former officers still very much involved in the group who will be happy to help anyone new coming on board. Board meetings are held monthly on the second Friday of the month.
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