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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
AUGUST 2000

NAME:      Maryann Whitman
EMAIL:     wildones-conference@ic.net
WEBSITE:   www.for-wild.org
TOWN/STATE: Ann Arbor, MI
Celebrating Your Native Landscape: Bringing It All Home
August 12, 2000
Wild Ones Natural Landscapers annual conference will introduce the principles of natural landscaping with native plants.  The morning session will feature Criag Tufts, Chief Naturalist of the National Wildlife Federation, who will discuss attracting backyard wildlife, among other notable speakers.  Afternoon workshops and field tours will cover adding native plants to the traditional garden, native grasses & sedges, propagating and planting native plants, water quality issues, working with local governments for natural landscaping, plant identification, managing exotic invasives, prairie wildflowers and grasses and more.

Sponsored by Garfield Farm Museum, LaFox, IL

Guided tour of 40-acre restoration program. Must register. Aug 13. 9-Noon. $5.(630) 584-8485. www.elnet.com/~garfarm.

Held at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL

Hundreds of bonsai specimens will be on display at the Midwest Bonsai Society's 23rd annual show and sale August 18 from noon to 5 p.m., and August 19 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. One of the Garden's most popular summer events, it draws bonsai enthusiasts from all over the country who come to view over 200 specimens as well as selections from the Garden's own outstanding bonsai collection. Plants exhibited at the show represent all the major bonsai styles, such as formal, upright, windswept, cascading, momi (extremely small bonsai) and tiny forest groves. Workshops for all levels of bonsai enthusiasts will also be featured. August 18, 19 & 20. (847) 835-5440. www.chicago-botanic.org

NAME:      Julie Samuels
EMAIL:     jsamuels@openlands.org
EVENT:     Cultivating our Community
EVENT DATE: August 19, 2000
TOWN/STATE: Chicago, Illinois
DESCRIPTION:
Sponsored by GreenNet, Chicago's greeners' coalition, you can ride a motorcoach and tour 6 community gardens on Chicago's West Side, including a garden in the Cook County Jail, urban agriculture gardens and gardens that help re-build communities.  Lunch and a canvas tote are included in the $20.00 fee. You must pre-register and pre-pay.  Call 773/316-5104

Sponsored by the Midwest Pond and Koi Society

Fish benching for competition begins on Friday and continues on Saturday. Nationally certified judges will conclude on Saturday noon, when the public is invited to view the award-winning koi and goldfish. Nationally renowned vendors will offer pond and garden merchandise at wholesale prices during the trade show. Lots of educational seminars too! DuPage Country Fairgrounds, Wheaton, IL. August 26 and 27. (312) 409-2081.

Held at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL

Sharp, but beautiful, cacti and succulents will be on display at the Cactus & Succulent Society of Greater Chicago's sale on Saturday, August 26 from noon to 5 p.m. and Sunday, August 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Members will answer questions on growing these unique plants that have adapted to hot and dry areas by conserving water. August 26 & 27..(847) 835-5440. www.chicago-botanic.org 

Held at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL

What do pineapples, Spanish moss and earthstars have in common? All are members of the tropical bromeliad family. The Bromeliad Society of Greater Chicago show and sale will take place Saturday, August 26 from noon to 5 p.m. and Sunday, August 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. August 26 & 27. (847) 835-5440. www.chicago-botanic.org 

Held at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL

The North Shore Iris & Daylily Society will hold its annual sale August 26 & 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A wide selection of beautiful and unusual iris and daylily tubers will be available as well as plenty of free advice on cultivation and care. August 26 & 27. (847) 835-5440. www.chicago-botanic.org

Sponsored by Garfield Farm Museum, LaFox, IL

Once common and now rare types of flowers, fruits, vegetables, and herbs displayed by Midwestern growers. Aug 27. 11-4. $6.(630) 584-8485. 
Website: www.elnet.com/~garfa

NAME:      Donna Bolzman
EMAIL:     dbolzman@hotmail.com
EVENT:     Wagner Fen Tour
EVENT DATE: August 29, 2000
WEBSITE:   www.chicagotribune.com/link/cfc
TOWN/STATE: Lake Barrington
B2:        Submit

DESCRIPTION:

While jewelweed and Joe-Pye weed tower over your head, tiny grass-of-parnassus and ladies' tresses bloom at your feet. Tour is from 9-10 a.m. Park on the east side of River Rd. south of Cayuga Trail in Lake Barrington.  Look for other cars.  Free.