Garden Expo
Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, WestmontCome to the Library and learn about Westmont Grows and the Westmont Gardening Club, plus meet with a number of local garden related organizations.
Free
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Outdoors
Community Cleanup Day
Nelson Sports Complex 3900 Owl Drive, Rolling MeadowsCelebrate Earth Day with Rolling Meadows Park District and the Rolling Meadows Environmental Committee. We will lay mulch, plant bushes and flowers and pick up trash along the creek between Nelson Sports Complex and North Salk Park. Bring your own gloves and we will supply the rest.
Free
Arbor Day Celebration
Springbrook Nature Center 130 Forest Avenue, ItascaCelebrate Arbor Day, a national holiday created to recognize the importance of trees. Mayor Pruyn will kick off the event with the annual Arbor Day Proclamation, followed by any tree dedications. Make a craft and help beautify our forest by planting some native wildflowers. The Davey Tree Expert Company will provide a tree climbing demonstration...
Free
Earth Week Volunteer Day
Various Locations ILCelebrate Earth Week with the Downers Grove Park District and beautify your local parks for spring! Volunteers will help prepare the parks for the season by mulching trees, picking up sticks and debris, and by removing trash at each location. Gloves, tools and staff assistance will be provided. Please dress for the weather and to...
Free
Museum Campus Exploration Day
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, RomeovilleHave you ever wondered whatโs in our 18th-century Traders Cabin or wanted to peek inside the Native American longhouse above the pollinator garden? This is your chance to explore all the buildings at Isle a la Cache Museum and learn about the Potawatomi and French fur traders who once called this area home. Drop in...
Free
Arbor Day Celebration
Bulldog Park 351 Blair Lane, BolingbrookTrees are terrific, for today and tomorrow. Join us for our annual tribute to trees. Free hot dogs and water, games, prizes, drawings, expert planting advice, tree giveaways.
Free
Trashy Hacks
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, RomeovilleDonโt throw out that garbage โ itโs gold! Check out different ways to deal with our household waste. Discover fun and interesting ways to upcycle broken, used and old items. See examples to give you ideas for home and get a chance to create your own. Bottlecap necklaces, tin can windchimes, eggshell air plant pots,...
Free
Umbrella Sky Opening Day Party
Downtown Elmhurst York and Vallette, ElmhurstUmbrella Sky Elmhurst is coming back and you're invited to celebrate with us!! On April 27th from 4:00-7:00 we will be kicking off the 2024 displays with a party in the plaza, featuring live music from The Sam Fazio Band! Beer/wine will be sold to be enjoyed on the street. All three unique displays will...
Free
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