quantity. Illinois State Police Heritage Museum, 4000 N. Peoria Rd. 525-1922.

Poets in the Parlor
Apr 24, 2pm, Earth Day program includes how Lindsay was connected with the famous landscape architect. Presented by Carol Doty, former curator of Jens Jensen archival collection at Arboretum’s Sterling Morton Library. Seating limited. Vachel Lindsay Home, 603 S. Fifth St. 524-0901.

Jaycee’s Lawn Mower Clinic and Old Mower Collection
Apr 24, 8am-1pm, Besides a push mower tune up clinic, the Jaycees are collecting old mowers/tillers too. $35- $25, mower tune up. OReilly Auto Parts, 1321 N. Dirksen Pkwy.

International Migratory Bird Day
Apr 24, 9am-1pm, Bird banding and adoptions from 9am-noon. Guided nature hikes 10am and 11am. Migration Game (along the trail — great family activity). Face painting and IMBD Tattoos. (Also, Bird Hike at Carpenter Park with Bill Atwood leading.) Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 544-2473.

Blossom Time Hikes
Apr 25, May 02, 2pm, Hike the garden paths while the trees and flowers are in bloom. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr. 529-1111.

Sangamon Valley Sierra Club
Apr 27, 6:30pm, Chris Young, SJR outdoors editor and photographer, presents “Picturing Nature in Illinois and Our Prairie Roots.” Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St, 698-0840.

Don’t Fear the Shade Garden
April 27, 1pm and April 29, 7pm, Telenet course. $5. University of Illinois Extension Building #30. 782-4617.

Local Food Awareness Day
Apr 28, 11am, Educating legislators about the importance of local food and sustainable agriculture includes a catered lunch and a legislative reception at the Pasfield House following the day’s lobbying activities. Legislative update and lobbying training after registering by 10:30 a.m. in rooms 403 and 404 at the Illinois State Library. Register online at localfoodday2010.eventbrite.com. The Old State Capitol. 785-7960.

The Citizen Science of Birding Dinner Lecture
Apr 30, 5:30pm, Tom Lerczak, Natural Areas Preservation specialist with Illinois Nature Preserves Commission, talks about Illinois birds, attracting birds, natural habitats and Cornell University’s FeederWatch program. Registration required by Apr 22. $17.99. 947-2046, elkharthistoricalsociety.org. Wild Hare Cafe, 104 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, 947-2100.

MAY

Illinois Native Plant Society Plant Sale
May 01, 9am-2pm, Purchase native prairie and woodland plants at bargain prices. Washington Park Botanical Garden, Fayette Ave. 753-6228.

Herb Fest
May 01, 10am, 11am, 12pm, Informative seminars, a culinary demonstration and herb related products. Free and open to public. Reserve seating, GreenView Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson, 787-4700.

Vines & Vendors
May 01, 8am-2pm, Sixth Annual Plant Sale with a wonderful selection from Connie’s Greenhouse of annuals, perennials and hanging baskets. Handmade arts and crafts by local artisans. Door prizes. Refreshments and lunches available. Zion Lutheran School, 1600 Woodlawn Rd, Lincoln, 735-1554.

Lunch in Bloom
May 2, 11am-1pm, Annual fundraiser for Lincoln Memorial Garden with champagne punch, hand bell choir, door prizes and more. Advance reservations required by April 27. $40. 529- 1111. Island Bay Yacht Club.

Springfield Civic Garden Club Plant Sale May 8, 8am-12pm, Healthy Plants that survive in our area. Enter through Gate 7 or 11. University of Illinois Extension Building #30, Illinois State Fairgrounds. 782-4617.

Blossoms for Mom: Kids Hands-on Event
May 8, 8-10am, Opportunity for kids to make a Mother’s Day gift. Reserve a spot by May 3. Green View, 3000 W. Jefferson. 787-4700.

The Bountiful Flower Garden M
ay 11, 1pm and May 13, 7pm, Telenet course. $5. University of Illinois Extension Building #30. 782-4617.

Basil Planting
May 11, 5:30pm, Herb demonstration. University of Illinois Extension Sangamon-Menard. Register at www.extension.uiuc.edu/sangamonmenard or 782-4617.

Sangamon Valley Iris Society Iris Show
May 15, 8am-4pm, Stunning iris show of many different varieties. Free. 753- 6228. Washington Park Botanical Garden, Fayette Ave.

Taylorville Farmers Market
May 16, 22, 29, Jun 05, 12, 19, 26, 9am-1pm, Jun 26 dog show/demonstrations; Jul 17 health screenings; Jul 24 Dixieland music and food; Aug 28 lunch, country music, ag displays/booths. Sponsored by Taylorville Main Street. Taylorville square, Taylorville.

Prairie Wildflower Sale
May 15-16, 9am-4pm Sat, 1-4pm Sun, Features second year plants such as purple coneflower, Joe Pye wed, prairie smoke, cardinal flower, pasture rose, royal catchfly and dozens more. $5. 529-1111. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.

Bike to Work Week Challenge
May 17-21, Springfield-Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission, area organizations and businesses are sponsoring an employer challenge to get employees to bike, walk, run or take the bus to work. Register to participate by May 12. www.sscrpc.com or 535-3110.

Yoga for Gardeners
May 22, 8-10am, Certified Yoga Therapist and Teacher Carol Dunaway offers yoga postures and breathing techniques to help strengthen and stretch your body and ready it for gardening. Poetry and guided imagery used as gentle reminders of the spiritual side of gardening and caring for the earth. Class size limited. $35, $40 non-LMG members. Register by mail or phone. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 East Lake Drive, 529-1111.

Starting Plants from Seeds
May 27, 1:30pm, Bea Elmore of Elmore’s Garden Center presents this workshop at the Menard County Garden Club meeting. Open to the public. St. Peter’s Parish Center, South Sixth Street, Petersburg. 416-2897.

JUNE

Rose Care
Jun 10, 5:30pm, Demonstration in Perennials. University of Illinois Extension Sangamon-Menard. Register at www.extension.uiuc.edu/sangamonmenard or 782-4617.

Menard Garden Club Friendship Tea Party
Jun 24, 1:30pm, Join the Menard County Garden Club for finger food and tea. St. Peter’s Parish Center, S. Sixth Street, Petersburg. 416-2897.

Tree Fruit Diseases in the Home Garden
Jun 29, 1pm, Jul 1, 7pm, Telenet course. $5 fee. University of Illinois Extension Sangamon-Menard. Register at www.extension.uiuc.edu/sangamonmenard or 782-4617.

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