The next Go Green Illinois meeting is on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 from 1-3 pm in the Pullman Room at Chicago Botanic Gardens.

The topic is Native Plants and Natural Lawn Care. We will learn about the environmental benefits of native plants and about how to reduce pesticide use in the landscape. Guest speakers include Stuart Wagenius, Conservation Scientist at Chicago Botanic Gardens and Ryan Anderson, Community IPM Outreach Specialist at the IPM Institute. Stuart will speak about the importance of native plants. Ryan will provide information about the Midwest Grows Green natural lawn care initiative. Beth Drucker of Wilmette and Mary Munday of Glenview will provide information about leaf blower regulations and alternatives.

Feel free to arrive at 11:45 to grab your lunch at the cafe and join us for informal conversation before the meeting.