Growing Native Habitat Lake Bluff

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Winter Sowing - Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Union Church, 525 E Prospect Ave, Lake Bluff presented by Lisa Schwarz

Learn about this simple technique to get native plants (and annuals, vegetables) started without a greenhouse or indoor grow lights. This technique works for many native plants and really simplifies the process. It's also a very cost effective way to grow a lot of plants. We can answer questions about all types of seed germination as well.

Native Plants,The Why & the How - Saturday, January 17, 2026 1pm Union Church presented by Mary Fortmann

This is a beginner forum as well as a Q&A. Mary Fortmann is a Landscape Ecologist with Openlands. She has provided over 800 consultations for public and private property owners to cultivate beautiful properties while supporting nature, connecting ecosystems, and reducing stormwater issues. This is a great time of year to start your winter sowing and you will come away with lots of ideas on which seeds work best.

Growing Native Habitat Lake Bluff promotes protecting native ecosystems by planting native species and adopting sustainable, wildlife-friendly practices.

WE DID IT!!!!! LAKE BLUFF IS NOW A NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION CERTIFIED COMMUNITY WILDLIFE HABITAT™, ONLY THE THIRD COMMUNITY IN ILLINOIS TO ACHIEVE THIS DESIGNATION. JOIN US TO CELEBRATE THIS ACCOMPLISHMENT ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 AT UNION CHURCH OF LAKE BLUFF FROM 1PM TO 3PM.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING WILDLIFE BY PRACTICING ECO-FRIENDLY GARDENING AND PLANTING NATIVE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY CERTIFIED YOUR LAND, DISPLAY YOUR SIGN PROUDLY AND ENCOURAGE YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS TO DO THE SAME. HAVEN'T YET CERTIFIED YOUR PROPERTY? CLICK BELOW TO FIND OUT HOW. TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE!

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Growing Native Habitat Lake Bluff promotes protecting native ecosystems by planting native species and adopting sustainable, wildlife-friendly practices.

WE DID IT!!!!! LAKE BLUFF IS NOW A NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION CERTIFIED COMMUNITY WILDLIFE HABITAT™, ONLY THE THIRD COMMUNITY IN ILLINOIS TO ACHIEVE THIS DESIGNATION. JOIN US TO CELEBRATE THIS ACCOMPLISHMENT ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 AT UNION CHURCH OF LAKE BLUFF FROM 1PM TO 3PM.

Resources for a Healthier Ecosystem

Are You Certifiable?

Contact Us

To learn more, contact us at growingnativegardenslb@gmail.com