by admin | Mar 26, 2025 | News
Ronda Latina has a stunning garden at her home that utilizes Illinois native plants. Having received her Conservation@Home certification several years ago, Ronda wishes that more people knew how easy they are to grow. “They take care of themselves after a couple of...
by admin | Mar 26, 2025 | News
1 | Start with Native Wildflowers Native flowers like Purple Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan, and Butterfly Milkweed are excellent choices for adding color, attracting pollinators, and supporting local wildlife. Begin by planting a few of these species in a garden bed or...
by Mary Vandevord | Mar 19, 2025 | News
Spring is finally here, and it’s time to prepare your garden for the season! The HeartLands Conservancy Spring Native Plant Sale & Order Pick-Up, will be April 26, 2025 from noon to 3:00 pm CST. Online pre-ordering opens Thursday, March 20 and closes on...
by Mary Vandevord | Apr 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
We have an exciting range of events for Tree Week 2022 so be sure to mark your calendars. We look forward to seeing you out in nature! Tree Week Events Flyer Exclusive White Oak Society Earth Day Tour of Poag Sand Prairie April 22 | 6:30PM –...
by admin | Mar 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Native plants are more than pretty flowers. The nutritious pollen and nectar of native wildflowers attract butterflies and pollinators. The leafy green growth of native plants is a snack for insect herbivores. Songbirds flutter about native plants as they feed on...
