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2024-25 Programs
Sept 10, 2024 - Piet Oudolf – Garden Designer Profile
Sept 10, 2024 - Piet Oudolf – Garden Designer Profile
Sept 10, 2024 - Piet Oudolf – Garden Designer Profile
Presenter Tamara Block will introduce us to the career of Piet Oudolf, leader of the "New Perennial" movement in naturalistic garden design.
Piet is the award-winning landscape architect behind the Lurie Garden in Millennium Park, Chicago as well as the Battery and High Line Gardens in NYC. Components of his unique approach to garden design will be highlighted.
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October 1, 2024 - Literary Gardens
Sept 10, 2024 - Piet Oudolf – Garden Designer Profile
Sept 10, 2024 - Piet Oudolf – Garden Designer Profile
Join us for a fun look at gardens in literature and poetry with presenter Cindy Crosby. There are so many gardens that helped shape the books we love to read from Agatha Christie’s mysteries to Brother Cadfael’s medieval herb garden, to the beloved “Secret Garden” of children’s literature.
Discover how gardens and garden imagery figure in the works of Mary Oliver, Henry Mitchell, Lewis Carroll - and many more! See your garden with new eyes – and come away with a list of books you can’t wait to explore!
Please contact us if you would like to be attend this or other events: info@northbrookgardenclub.org
Oct 21, 2024 - All About Invasive Buckthorn at Northbrook Library, 7pm
Oct 21, 2024 - All About Invasive Buckthorn at Northbrook Library, 7pm
Oct 21, 2024 - All About Invasive Buckthorn at Northbrook Library, 7pm
Buckthorn is a highly invasive shrub that crowds out native plants. Nearly everyone has it in the yards, and many residents do not know what it looks like and the damage this shrub/tree is doing to the Forest Preserves and native flora and fauna.
Learn how to identify buckthorn, find out why it threatens wildlife habitat, and learn how to control it in your yard. We'll also hear how Northbrook supports residents in eradicating buckthorn.
Presenter Matt Evans is an ecologist with the Chicago Botanic Garden.
The is a program of Northbrook Library partnered with Northbrook Garden Club - click to register
Nov 5, 2024 - Soft Landings for Wildlife
Oct 21, 2024 - All About Invasive Buckthorn at Northbrook Library, 7pm
Oct 21, 2024 - All About Invasive Buckthorn at Northbrook Library, 7pm
"Soft landings" are permanent plantings under tree canopies to help moths and butterfly caterpillars to survive. Landscaping with native trees that host many insects as larvae is critically important to their survival. Moths, butterflies, and other insects also need shelter throughout the year, including fallen leaves and natives planted under trees.
Presented by Eileen Davis how you can make your garden a year-round haven for all life stages of beneficial insects and pollinators.
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December 3, 2024, Holiday luncheon for members
January 7, 2025 - Somme Preserves in Northbrook
January 7, 2025 - Somme Preserves in Northbrook
Members will receive an invite to attend a social holiday luncheon in December.
Venue and details to be announced soon.
Please email us if you would like to join Northbrook Garden Club or wish to be added to our non-member mailing list
January 7, 2025 - Somme Preserves in Northbrook
January 7, 2025 - Somme Preserves in Northbrook
January 7, 2025 - Somme Preserves in Northbrook
Designated as one of the highest quality natural areas in the state, Somme is comprised of 3 preserves: shaded woodland, sun-dappled savanna, and wide-open prairie. Pioneering habitat restoration started in the 1970s and continues today. Learn about Somme’s multiple ecosystems and diverse communities of plants and animals. Join us in-person for a 'virtual' walk through nature with presenter Dan Delaney
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February 4, 2025- Gardening in Comfort
January 7, 2025 - Somme Preserves in Northbrook
March 2025 - Annual Meeting & Luncheon - GCI District IX
Gardening in comfort involves using adaptive tools, equipment and techniques to best fit the needs of the gardener. Anyone, at any age, can garden with greater ease, prevent injury, and reduce stress on joints and muscles. With guidance from U of I Extension Master Gardeners Betty Lawler and Mary Zorc you will get off to a good start!
Please email us if you would like to join Northbrook Garden Club or wish to be added to our non-member mailing list
March 2025 - Annual Meeting & Luncheon - GCI District IX
March 2025 - Annual Meeting & Luncheon - GCI District IX
March 2025 - Annual Meeting & Luncheon - GCI District IX
Garden Clubs of Illinois - District IX
Members will be invited to join this event - please see the members' newsletter for updates.
April 2, 2025 - Dahlias – Living Fireworks
March 2025 - Annual Meeting & Luncheon - GCI District IX
April 2, 2025 - Dahlias – Living Fireworks
Carol Cichorski and her husband Mike discovered dahlias 20 years ago and their life has not been the same since. They plant tubers in the basement in February and grow hundreds of plants each year - some for their own garden. Carol will share her passion for these long-blooming beauties and will show how you can easily grow dahlias too.
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May 6, 2025 - Owls in Our Backyard
March 2025 - Annual Meeting & Luncheon - GCI District IX
April 2, 2025 - Dahlias – Living Fireworks
Throughout the year, seven different species of owl live in, or migrate to our area. Learn about the natural history of each species and their unique adaptations. Learn how specialized feathers, beaks and talons help owls rule the food chain. A little, live owl might be available for you to see.
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May 2025 - Plant Sale - our Annual Fundraiser (date TBD)
May 2025 - Plant Sale - our Annual Fundraiser (date TBD)
May 2025 - Plant Sale - our Annual Fundraiser (date TBD)
We will have 1000's of plants in Spring 2025 grown or propagated by members and a large selection of nursery grown plants too.
Experienced and master gardeners will be on hand throughout this 2-day event with friendly tips and advise. Sun or shade, dry or damp soil - there will be plants we love in our gardens that will be perfect for yours.
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June - August 2025 Summer Garden Walks (Members only)
May 2025 - Plant Sale - our Annual Fundraiser (date TBD)
May 2025 - Plant Sale - our Annual Fundraiser (date TBD)
Each summer a number of members volunteer to open their gardens for a tour (for members only). We share our successes and failures, and projects we are working on. We get advice from others and share ideas. These are fun, social, and educational events. It's a joy to see the wide range of gardens - large and small, newly planted and mature, gardens with native plants and ornamentals - lots of variety - and always inspirational!
Please email us if you would like to become a member info@northbrookgardenclub.org
July - August 2025 Field Trips (Members only)
May 2025 - Plant Sale - our Annual Fundraiser (date TBD)
July - August 2025 Field Trips (Members only)
Each summer Our VP of Programs organizes several field trips related to horticulture or the natural environment. Open to members, details will be shared in the member newsletter. If you are a member and have ideas of interesting or educational places worth visiting please let us know:
Please email us if you would like to become a member info@northbrookgardenclub.org
May 7, 2024 - World of the Honey Bee
June - August 2024 Summer Garden Walks & Field Trips
May 17-18, 2024 - Northbrook Garden Club PLANT SALE
Join us as we lift the lid on beehives and give you an amazing tour of the occupants and their activities. Presenter Gregg Walter of Harbor Honey will share a little history and provide an introduction to different types of bees and the variety of roles they perform.
Please contact us if you would like to be our guest for this or other events:
May 17-18, 2024 - Northbrook Garden Club PLANT SALE
June - August 2024 Summer Garden Walks & Field Trips
May 17-18, 2024 - Northbrook Garden Club PLANT SALE
Thousand of plants, helpful volunteers - stock up with ornamentals and a huge variety of natives and perennials, vegetable starts too.
This is a spacious indoor event in the Park District facility opposite St Norbert's so no worries about the weather - see below for more details.
Please contact us if you would like to be added to our PLANT SALE MAILING LIST:
June - August 2024 Summer Garden Walks & Field Trips
June - August 2024 Summer Garden Walks & Field Trips
June - August 2024 Summer Garden Walks & Field Trips
Each summer a number of members volunteer to open their gardens for a tour (for members only). We share our successes and failures, and projects we are working on. We get advice from others and share ideas. These are fun, social, and educational events. It's a joy to see the wide range of gardens - large and small, newly planted and mature, gardens with native plants and ornamentals - lots of variety - and always inspirational!
Please email us if you would like to join Northbrook Garden Club or wish to be added to our non-member mailing list
February 6, 2024 - Feed the Birds not the Squirrels
March 12, 2024 - Annual Meeting & Luncheon - Garden Clubs of Illinois District IX
March 12, 2024 - Annual Meeting & Luncheon - Garden Clubs of Illinois District IX
Back yard bird feeding with a focus on solutions to common problems including squirrels, blackbirds and how to keep your bird feeders clean. this talk will be presented by Tim Joyce from Wild Birds Unlimited Glenview.
Contact us if you would like to be our guest: info@northbrookgardenclub.org
March 12, 2024 - Annual Meeting & Luncheon - Garden Clubs of Illinois District IX
March 12, 2024 - Annual Meeting & Luncheon - Garden Clubs of Illinois District IX
March 12, 2024 - Annual Meeting & Luncheon - Garden Clubs of Illinois District IX
Northbrook Garden Club member event with Gardening Clubs of Illinois - District IX
Details are in our membership newsletter as this event is open to members only.
Members of Northbrook Garden club are automatically members of DIstrict IX and Garden Clubs of Illinois.
April 1, 2024 - Bringing Native Plants into Your Home Landscape (Evening Program)
April 1, 2024 - Bringing Native Plants into Your Home Landscape (Evening Program)
April 1, 2024 - Bringing Native Plants into Your Home Landscape (Evening Program)
Northbrook Garden Club are co-sponsoring this event with Northbrook Public Library. Presenter David Eubanks, Principal Ecologist, Eubanks Environmental has expertise in landscape design, planning habitats -- wetlands, woodlands and prairies -- and natural area restoration. This program will explain how you can support the natural environment and provide much needed habitats by incorporating native plants into existing and new plantings.
Register now at Northbrook library
David Eubanks, Principal Ecologist, Eubanks Environmental
April 2, 2024 - Food for Thought - Heirloom Stories (Evening Program at 6.30pm)
April 1, 2024 - Bringing Native Plants into Your Home Landscape (Evening Program)
April 1, 2024 - Bringing Native Plants into Your Home Landscape (Evening Program)
Heirloom vegetables carry stories of the past and the people that grew them. Have you been wondering what might have been growing in Midwestern Gardens 125 years ago? We will unlock a bit of local food and garden history as we look at the seeds and the stories of local heirloom vegetables and flowers with presenter Lisa Hilgenberg, Horticulturist and instructor, Chicago Botanic Garden
Please contact us if you would like to be our guest: for this or other events info@northbrookgardenclub.org
April 25, 2023 - Garden Design for Beauty & Sustainability
April 25, 2023 - Garden Design for Beauty & Sustainability
April 25, 2023 - Garden Design for Beauty & Sustainability
Transform your landscaping with beautiful native plants that suit your conditions for sun and shade, attract pollinators, and create a sustainable environment.
Learn simple techniques to reduce the create garden planting beds to replace part of your lawn to support bio diversity. Include water for birds and insects and avoid herbicides and pesticides.
Meet garden club members and find out what tips they have for adding beautiful native plants to your Northbrook garden.
Register at Northbrook Public Library
Contact us for more information on program or events:
April 19, 2023 - Bumble Bee Banquet (Virtual)
April 25, 2023 - Garden Design for Beauty & Sustainability
April 25, 2023 - Garden Design for Beauty & Sustainability
Award-winning author and expert on bees and wasps, Heather Holm will illustrate the bumble bee lifecycle, habitat, impacts from climate change, and what we can do to help native bees thrive.
This event will be held live online using Zoom. Once you have registered, please check your email the morning of the program for a link.
Register at Northbrook Public Library.
April 11, 2023 - Create a Focal Point in Your Garden
April 25, 2023 - Garden Design for Beauty & Sustainability
March 2023 - Annual Meeting & Luncheon - Garden Clubs of Illinois District IX
Learn how to view your landscape from a different perspective and determine where a focal point could be located.. Identify what is missing to make your garden 'check all the boxes' of a professional design. We will look at distinct types of focal points other than plants, to draw your eye where you want it to go. Linda will share her landscaper designer secrets to make your landscape the best it can be!
Please contact us if you would like to be our guest for this or other events: info@northbrookgardenclub.org
March 2023 - Annual Meeting & Luncheon - Garden Clubs of Illinois District IX
March 2023 - Annual Meeting & Luncheon - Garden Clubs of Illinois District IX
March 2023 - Annual Meeting & Luncheon - Garden Clubs of Illinois District IX
Northbrook Garden Club member event with Gardening Clubs of Illinois - District IX
Details are in our membership newsletter as this event is open to members only.
February 2023 - Winter Prairie Wonders
March 2023 - Annual Meeting & Luncheon - Garden Clubs of Illinois District IX
January 2023 - Let’s Get Growing: Vegetable Gardening
Discover the delights of the tallgrass prairie in winter through this quiet reflective program. Enjoy lovely photography of snow-covered native plants as you hear stories of how animals, pollinators, and birds use these plants for overwintering. Then, listen to readings about the prairie in winter that will spark your creativity and warm your soul. Presented by Cindy Crosby - Author, Photographer, and Master Gardener.
Contact us if you would like to be our guest: info@northbrookgardenclub.org
January 2023 - Let’s Get Growing: Vegetable Gardening
March 2023 - Annual Meeting & Luncheon - Garden Clubs of Illinois District IX
January 2023 - Let’s Get Growing: Vegetable Gardening
Looking to start a vegetable garden? This presentation covers all the basics including planning the garden (site selection, vegetable selection and supplies), preparing the soil, proper planting techniques, and caring for the established garden. Planting times for warm and cool season vegetables will be discussed as well. Presented by Andy Brugger
Contact us if you would like to be our guest: info@northbrookgardenclub.org