Darien Garden Club - IL

06/13/2026

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Invasive plant species threaten ecosystems across the Chicago region, with non-native shrubs like buckthorn and honeysuckle causing major damage to native forests and wildlife. Experts from the Morton Arboretum highlight control efforts, removal s...

06/13/2026

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06/12/2026

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06/11/2026

Another win for bumble bees -- 🐝

On Friday, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finalized its designation of critical habitat for the endangered bumblebee. Counties in six states, including Illinois, are listed in the new ruling.

06/11/2026

Yes, a State Bee!

While a number of high-profile bills failed to garner enough support during the spring session of the Illinois General Assembly, the designation of an official state bee sailed through both the House and Senate.

06/10/2026

It's Pollinator Month!

Even small container gardens on your decks, porch, or balcony can make a difference.

Turn any patio or balcony into a pollinator haven in Glencoe, Illinois with expert guidance from Chicago Botanic Garden curator Jacob Burns. Learn container plant combinations that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, using perennials and ...

06/10/2026

We were excited to welcome two wonderful speakers for our Annual National Garden Week " Wild Spices" Program at Indian Prairie Public Library last week.

Shane Alden, The Wild Dryad, and Kyla Muhammad from The Conservation Foundation shared their enthusiasm for botany and native plants that have been used for food and medicine for centuries by indigenous people. We learned how to always safely forage and respect wild areas. They also shared specific information about edible and medicinal uses of many wild plants.

There was a table full of plant material (NO tasting). Those items were shared to the audience as the information was shared about it's uses.

It was such fun to learn all about herbs/spices and other edible vegetation in our gardens. We left inspired to learn and plant more!

This was a super way to kick off National Garden Clubs Inc. National Garden Week!

Thank you to Indian Prairie Public Library for hosting this public meeting for us.

06/10/2026

🐝Buzz Buzz🐝-- this is where to be on Sunday! See you there.

Do you need weekend plans? The Pollinator Celebration Activities Drop-In program is on Sunday, June 14, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Held in partnership with the Darien Garden Club, everyone is invited to stop by to ask gardening questions and learn about the benefit of attracting pollinators to your garden. Plus, enjoy family-friendly activities. Program is held inside in case of weather issues. Registration is not required to attend.