Wetlands- a Vital Part of Your Life
The Importance of Our Wetlands
The Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club invites you to join them Monday, November 13 for a presentation by Jacob Jozefowski of the Lake County Storm Water Management Commission to learn about the importance of our wetlands in Lake Country.
Wetlands were once a dominant feature of the Illinois landscape and played a large role in reducing flooding, recharging groundwater supplies, filtering pollutants and nutrients, and providing highly productive habitats for plants and animals. We need to clean up our wetlands. We need to re-establish habitat corridors and reintroduce native species into wetlands.
We need to do this for your environment, for the safety of your homes, and for your health. Come to the meeting and learn how YOU CAN HELP DO THIS.
Guests are always welcome.
WHEN: Monday November 13, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
WHERE Reed Turner Nature Center, 3849 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove
QUESTIONS? Contact kathymichas33@gmail.com or call 847-487-6985.
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Autumn Twilight- Meet Some Animals Whooo Fly at Night
Come visit with live birds of the night.
Learn about their unique adaptations that make them highly effective night time predators. After the presentation, you may choose to take a guided walk through the Reed-Turner Woodland and experience this wild preserve as the nocturnal animals do. Watch and listen for the signs of life after dark. Come back to the Nature Center for a campfire and snacks.
This is a family event for ages 6 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather and bring flashlights.
In the event of inclement weather the presentation will be indoors, but the walk and campfire will be cancelled.
DATE: Saturday, October 7 starting at 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Reed-Turner Woodland Preserve, 3849 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove
FEE: $5/person. Capacity limit is 30 participants.
Advance registration is required. Click HERE for REGISTRATION FORM
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Bring Your Sketch Pad and Capture the Beauty of the Woodland
The Reed-Turner Botanic Artists invite anyone with an interest in sketching, drawing, or painting to a Botanic Sketching Afternoon at the Woodland. The event is open to all. Families are invited.
Lyndsay Muphree (left) will be one of the instructors. She and fellow articst Kim Hee Young are holding Lyndsay’s finished work of a Bat Flower.
Members of the Botanic Arts Circle will help participants select and sketch examples of the Woodland’s beauty. These artists have years of experience in creating exquisite works of botanic art that focus on the beauty and details of individual plants. They will share their expertise with you, providing tips on how to approach the development of a botanic sketch along with suggestions on techniques. This is an opportunity for individuals at any level of experience and skill in art. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent.
In the event of rain, the event will be held inside the Reed-Turner Nature Center.
There is no fee for this opportunity to explore the beauty and challenges of botanic art.
The event will be on Saturday, June 10, from 1-3 p.m. at the Reed-Turner Woodland Preserve, 3849 Old McHenry Rd in Long Grove. For further information, contact Lyndsay Murphree at Lyndsay.murphree@gmail.com.
Capacity is limited so advance registration is required. To register, simply email syoung@lgparks.org with your name, phone number and the number of individuals in your group.
Bring your sketch pad and enjoy this artistic experience of nature.
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Take a Garden Walk and Enjoy the Beautiful Sights of Summer
Sorry, but you missed the 2017 walk. Stay tuned for information about the 2018 walk, scheduled for JUNE 22, 2018
Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club’s annual Garden Walk
On Friday, June 23, 2017, starting at 9:00 a.m. Join us to visit 4 stunning private gardens in the area. The four distinct gardens each provide a different perspective on the wonders of our landscape and the creativity of the owners.
You will meet at Reed-Turner Woodland, 3849 Old McHenry Rd. in Long Grove for maps to the gardens. After enjoying the gardens at your own pace, return to Reed-Turner for a box luncheon catered by Sunset Foods. Fee is $25.00/person
This event is a perennial (no pun intended) favorite, with many guests returning every year to see something new.
To provide lunches and for capacity limitations, RESERVATIONS by JUNE 14 are ESSENTIAL.
To make reservations, you can download and mail in the reservation form (click here) or just contact us by phone or email.
Reservations or Questions –
Contact Angie at 847-478-5140, angie@aunder.com.
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Flashes of Color: Dragonflies, Butterflies and More in Your Yard
The Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club invites you to join their April meeting for this informative program.
Janet Hawgen has spent years photographing and documenting the beautiful but small winged creatures that populate our yards and parks. She will share some of her great photography as well as the natural history of these important and colorful creatures that bring added life to a healthy garden. Many improve our comfort and health by devouring pests (mosquitoes). Others add to the beauty of our environment by both their dazzling colors and by pollinating our plants.
Day and Time: April 10 at 9:30 a.m. at the Reed-Turner Nature Center, 3849 Old McHenry Rd in Long Grove.
Guests are always welcome.
Contact Kathy Michas at 847-487-6985 or kathymichas33@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Welcome the Birds Back to Long Grove
Reed-Turner Woodland is a favorite stopover point for many species of birds migrating north to their nesting grounds. And, of course, it is the summer home of dozens of species. Early May is the best time to spot both the travelers and our local residents.
Join Kathy Michas on a guided family bird walk at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 6. [Yes, the birds are awake and most active early in the day…after all, the early bird gets the worm.] Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. This is an event for anyone interested in learning about the birds in our area.
There is no fee for this event but registration is required as there is a limit to the size of the group. Call 847-438-4743 or email syoung@lgparks.org to register (be sure to include the number in your party if you register by email).
Meet at Reed-Turner Nature Center, 3849 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove.
Start time: 7:00 a.m., May 6.
How many birds are there to see? In spring, an experienced birder would see 25-40 species. Novices in a noisy group will see fewer. Click on the image of the Baltimore Oriole (to the left) for a list of birds typically seen at Reed-Turner in the spring- and keep coming back until you have seen them all!