May In the Outdoors: Native Plants and You

Name: May In the Outdoors: Native Plants and You
Start: 2026-05-16T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-16T15:00:00-05:00
Location: 2685 New Milford School Rd, Rockford, IL 61109-4435, United States

Schedule

Sat May 16 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

2685 New Milford School Rd, Rockford, IL 61109-4435, United States | Rockford, IL

Be “In the Outdoors” all season long, rain or shine, you can’t go wrong! It’s great for all ages, through all of life’s stages. Bring your scout group, or your whole family. Experience all that Atwood Park has to offer during a FREE monthly series of activities that highlight different aspects of the park. Bring the entire family for a few hours of fun in nature!
It's the season of getting flowerbeds ready and planted for summer! If you’ve ever wanted to put a native spin on your home landscaping, this is the event for you! Planting native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs is an incredible way to add unique beauty, boost pollinator populations, and reduce the required maintenance of your yard. There are countless reasons to incorporate native species to your outdoor spaces, and it can be done gradually over time. Come out to the Atwood Center and see what native plantings we’ve done around the facility, and see what ideas you can take home with you!
Please meet at Atwood Center (2685 New Milford School Road) and bring comfortable closed-toe or closed-heel shoes, weather appropriate clothing, and a desire to stop and smell the flowers!
In the Outdoors, events are supported by Rock River Disposal. This event is FREE. Pre-registration is highly recommended and appreciated.