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From trilliums to bellwort, learn how to identify common woodland blooms and where to spot them in DuPage forest preserves this season.
Discover how onions, berries, leafy plants, and even bugs were used to dye Easter eggs long before store-bought colors.
Learn how volunteers are uncovering the diversity of fungi across the DuPage forest preserves one sighting at a time.
Native Plant Sale
Friday, May 15 • 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 16 • 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
DuPage Event Center and Fairgrounds
Gate S 3
2015 Manchester Road in Wheaton
Shop in person for over 170 different types of native flowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees and get tips and recommendations from our plant experts.
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Share your time and talents to help restore habitats, care for wildlife, and host recreational and cultural programs by joining our corps of individual and group volunteers.
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To acquire and hold lands for the purpose of preserving the flora, fauna and scenic beauty for the education, pleasure and recreation of DuPage County citizens
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