The chapter holds monthly programs on various topics related to native plants. The chapter also sponsors and organizes a variety of other events throughout the year. These include volunteer opportunities and social events. For full details about all of the chapter’s events, view the programs and events listed below. The Volunteer page lists the various activities where we need help from members.
Programs & Events are free and open to the public (unless otherwise designated as a members-only program). Some of our programs are being held online via Zoom. To register for a specific virtual program, visit the individual program links below.
Recordings of some of our past programs can be found on our YouTube Channel.
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January 2019
Nature Journaling
Online/Virtual
As you are discovering wildflowers, are you at a loss for words on how to describe them? Susan Post will provide several templates that are a sure cure for writer's block to help in this process. She will also conduct an activity to put program attendees newfound knowledge to use.
Presenter Bio:
Susan Post is the author of six books including Hiking Illinois, Curious Encounters of the Natural World and Butterflies of Illinois. An entomologist/field biologist by training, her passion is exploring. Whether it’s Illinois or the world, she always carries a 3x5 notebook to record the details of the day.