Getting Started with Native Plants at Home (#2)

Schedule

Thu Apr 09 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Bartleby’s Homemade Ice Cream | Chicago, IL

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A community event that will teach you the basics of how to select, start, and care for plants native to the area!
About this Event

Do you want to support pollinators and sustainable ecosystems, but aren't sure how to get started? Do you want to get rid of your lawn and replace it with native plants that will be lower maintenance and better for the environment? Do you lack a yard but still want to learn how to grow native plants in a container?

If so, this is the event for you! We will be featuring presentations from experts at Red Stem Native Landscapes and Vivant Gardening Services. You will learn the basics of how to select, start, and care for plants native to the area, whether you have a yard or only a container! The event will also have a community meet and greet portion where you can check in and buy any food/beverage you'd like from Bartleby's Ice Cream.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a standalone event--you did not have to attend our first Native Planting Event on 3/26 to attend this one. We are just offering two similar events in different neighborhoods to reach more people. :)


Chicago Environmentalists is a 501c3 nonprofit whose mission is to change Chicago culture so environmental issues become a social and political priority. They run an online sustainability community where those who care about environmental issues can ask questions and find sustainability resources, events, news, policy updates, and more. They also host a website that serves as the "Green Pages" of Chicagoland, and advocate for environmental legislation.

Red Stem Native Landscapes, Inc. is a full-service native plan landscaping firm serving Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Their experienced designers are devoted to teh philosophy that good stewardship of the earth, including every little partch or eartch, means planting with the local ecosystem in mind. They design, install, and steward lush, vibrant outdoor spaces using only native plants.

Vivant Gardening Services helps Chicago's gardeners create simple, sustainable sanctuaries. Whether you're growing organic edibles, planting a rooftop garden, maintaining your landscape, or simply getting more done, Vivant’s passionate, personable gardeners are there to lend a helping hand.



Agenda

🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:45 PM
Check-In, Opportunity to Purchase Snacks/Beverages, Meet and Greet
🕑: 06:45 PM - 07:00 PM
Intro and Icebreaker
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:45 PM
Native Planting Presentations
🕑: 07:45 PM - 08:00 PM
Q&A
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Where is it happening?

Bartleby’s Homemade Ice Cream, 1943 West Byron Street, Chicago, United States

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USD 0.00 to USD 12.51

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