Getting Started with Native Plants at Home

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 a presentation from Chris Baran of Resilient Design, an eco-friendly horticulture and landscaping service. Chris will teach you the basics of how to select, start, and care for plants native to the area, and we'll provide free native seeds for you to take once you know the variety that's right for you! 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 Logan Vegan.

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.

Resilient Design is an ecological horticulture firm in Chicago that creates natural gardens and landscapes for the built environment. Resilient Design offers garden design, installation, and stewardship services to the greater Chicagoland area and is a Pollinator Partnership certified Pollinator Steward Business.

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