Past Events

When we hear the nouns “environment” or “nature”, we tend to think of scenes where the sun is shining.  But that misses one entire half of nature – the nighttime half.  Drew Carhart, board member of the Illinois Coalition for Responsible Outdoor Lighting will discuss the importance of that overlooked half of nature, and how the choices we make, especially concerning how we use light, can have serious negative effects, from wasting energy, doing ecological harm, and reducing safety, right…

Garden Club Flower and Plant Sale Preparation Planning for the Club’s annual spring flower and plant sale will be the major part of this meeting. The combined efforts of Club members and volunteers ensure a successful and profitable sale, which funds the Club’s programs, speakers and charitable endeavors. Monarchs and Milkweed Program Presenter: Kim White, from the DuPage Monarch Project Talk about how beautifully designed gardens attract beautiful pollinators like the imperiled monarchs. Discuss about gardening for monarchs and creating…

Presenter: Mark Spreyer, Executive Director of the STILLMAN Nature Center in South Barrington Mark has worked as an ornithologist or naturalist in six states conducting raptor demonstrations for nearly 30 years. His articles on birds of prey and introduced species have appeared in various publications including Birder’s World and the Journal of the Association of Avian Veterinarians. He will bring along several owls and talk about their habitat traits and how to identify the differences between them.

Pure Prairie Organics Presenter: Bill Scheffler Bill will discuss organic lawn care and plants. He started Pure Prairie Organics to help families have beautiful green lawns that are safe for children and pets. He is happy to share his expertise with us. Topics he will discuss include: How to control diseases with powdered milk. How to control crab grass with gypsum. How to control insects with cider vinegar in the soil. How molasses makes Miracle-Gro work much better. How to mow the…

Presenters: Charles & Karen Lorence With more than 40 years of beekeeping behind them, Charles and Karen Lorence are a wonderful resource for us and will share a wealth of knowledge regarding Honey Bees and Pollination. Charles is a director for the American Beekeeping Federation. Karen writes for the American Bee Journal and other newspapers. Honey Bee Pollination Facts In addition to gathering nectar to produce honey, honey bees perform a vital second function - pollination, making them a critical…

Come Join The Fun!  Bloomingdale Garden Club Patio Party Home of Laura Sewall Tuesday, August 15th;   6:15 PM – 8:00 PM Snacks & Refreshments Served

Presenters: Joseph Wells Joseph is known for his holiday decorations. He is going to talk about the Mariano's flower department and show us couple of holiday decorations and flower decorations that can be made with simple stuff. Tuesday, September 19 at 7:00 PM 6:15 PM Social Time 6:45 PM Business Meeting