Spring/Summer Local Events & Activities
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It's That Time of Year for Gardeners and Nature Lovers
Stop by some of these local events
New Lenox
Earth Day, Friday April 22nd, 10am-noon at Schoolhouse Manor Park, 1800 Cornell Drive. Take a day to learn how to take care of the planet and take part in cleaning up the wetlands at the park. For more info call 815.485.1737
Orland Park
Container Garden Secrets, Tuesday May 10th at the Cultural Arts Center, 14760 Park Lane. Secrets of container and plant selection, design, planting and maintenance for sensational success. For more info call 708.349.1402
Herb Gardening, Monday June 6th, 6:30pm-7:30pm at the Cultural Arts Center, 14760 Park Lane. How to cook, plant, craft and enjoy the fragrance with Herbs. For fore info 708.349.1402.
Orland Park Garden Walk, Sunday June 26th, 10am-3pm. Residents who would like to have their yards and gardens considered for the tour are asked to send pictures of their property along with their name, address, subdivision and phone number to Village of Orland Park Garden Walk 2011, 14700 Ravinia Ave., Orland Park. For more info call 708.403.6145.
Frankfort
Forum for Gardeners, Tuesday May 10th 5pm at Lincoln-Way East HIgh School, 201 Colorado Ave. Gardening tips from Will County Master Gardeners at this gardening forum. The Master Gardeners will be on hand to assist gardeners with their questions and to disucss such topids as vegetable and fruit growing, as well as pest-proofing strategies. For more info- dgast@lw210.org
Homer Glen
Homer Glen Earth Day Arbor Day Celebration, Saturday May 21st, 11m-4pm at Konow Farm, 16849 S. Cedar Road. This event features earth-friendly demonstration, exhibits, food and more. Activities include HG the Talking Tree, Jim Nesci's Cold Blooded Creatures, dog mushing demos, environmental-friendly camping technique exhibit, and demonstrations pertaining to energy efficient lighting, geothermal, wind and solar power, landscaping, yard care and safe cleaning methods. An Arborist on hand and rain barrels will be sold. www.homerglenil.org.
