Conservation@Home 2026 Kickoff
Schedule
Sat Jun 13 2026 at 09:30 am to 11:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
Morton Public Library | Morton, IL
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Turn Your Backyard Into a Conservation Success StoryEveryone is invited! Join University of Illinois Extension’s Fulton‑Mason‑Peoria‑Tazewell Horticulture & Natural Resources Team for our 2026 Conservation@Home West Central Illinois Kick‑Off. Discover how simple changes in your yard can support wildlife, reduce runoff, and help build healthier landscapes across our communities.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
9:30–11 a.m.
Morton Public Library
315 W Pershing St, Morton, IL
9:30–10:00 a.m. — Native Garden Tours & Plant Identification
10:00–10:15 a.m. — Conservation@Home Introduction
10:15–10:30 a.m. — Upcoming Conservation@Home Events
10:30–11:00 a.m. — Native Garden Tours & Plant Recommendations
The first 15 new member applications submitted during the event will receive a free native plant, donated by Pleasant Prairie Nursery, to kick‑start your home habitat project.
Why Conservation@Home?
Most yards can be transformed into a space that:
• Reduces stormwater runoff
• Supports birds, butterflies, and beneficial insects
• Improves soil health
• Lowers water use
• Reduces chemical inputs
• Cuts down on mowing
• Helps identify and manage invasive species
Conservation@Home is an everyone can do something program. Whether you add a few native plants, install a rain barrel, or reduce chemical use, your yard becomes part of a growing network of wildlife‑friendly spaces.
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Where is it happening?
Morton Public Library, 360 N Peoria Ave, Morton, IL 61550, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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