Fall 2013 home and garden events calendar
Decorative arts lecture Sept. 19, 7pm, Andrew Richmond of Garth’s Auctions presents “By River or Buy Local: Furnishing Springfield and the Midwest.” Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth Street, 217-523-2631.
Prairie plants demonstration Sept. 19, 5:30pm, Join University of Illinois extension master gardener volunteers to learn about using prairie plants in the garden. Free. Demonstration Garden in front of building #30, Illinois State Fairgrounds. 217-782- 4617.
Home efficiency workshop Sept. 25, 5:30pm, City Water, Light and Power Energy Services Office is hosting “Smart Solutions,” home efficiency tips for the summer and info on how customers can reduce energy and water usage. Free for CWLP residential electric customers. Register, 789-2070 or [email protected] by Sept. 24. Carnegie Room North, Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh Street.
Composting leaves Sept. 26, 5:30pm, Join University of Illinois extension master gardener volunteers and learn how to compost leaves and other fall plant debris. Presentation is about 30 minutes followed by question and answer session. Free. Demonstration Garden in front of building #30, Illinois State Fairgrounds. 217-782-4617.
Land of Lincoln Water Gardening Society Sept. 26, 6:30pm, Kathleen Cahill, horticulturist for the Chicago Park District. 217-793-2307. www.llwgs.org. Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Avenue.
Photographing birds workshop Sept. 28, 8-11am, “How to Find and Photograph Those Elusive Birds” with noted bird photographer, Jim Mordacq. $30- $25. Register online or by phone. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Drive, 217-529-1111.
Adams Wildlife Sanctuary open house Sept. 28, 10am-2pm, Refreshments, tours of Adams House, children’s nature activities, bird identification walks, silent auction, birdwashing station for small donation. Free, donations accepted. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave., 725- 7650.
Four seasons gardening program Oct. 1, 1pm and Oct. 3, 6:30pm, University of Illinois extension offers a conclusion session titled, “What’s Trending Now in Landscape Design.” $5. Register online at web.extension.illinois.edu/lms. U of I Extension Building, 700 S. Airport Dr. 217- 782-4617.
Springfield Civic Garden Club meeting Oct. 7, 9:15-11:30am, Slow Food Springfield, Ann Hamilton and Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant. Cooking demo by Chef Michael Higgins of Maldaner’s Restaurant. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut Street, 217-522-4415.
Illinois Green Business Summit Oct. 15, 8:30am-4:30pm, Author L. Hunter Lovins, eight panels, workshops, exhibitors and much more. illinoisgba.org/ Summit2013. Hilton Garden Inn, 1501 S. Neil Street, Champaign, 531-2179.
Springfield Civic Garden Club meeting Nov. 04, 9:15-11:30am, Sandy Wentworth, Proven Winners marketing team, on her favorite plants and 10 easiest annuals to grow. SCGC-IL.org. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 533 S. Walnut Street, 217-522-4415.
Organic gardening day Nov. 9, 8am-4:30pm, Organic gardening experts from around the country will present five educational sessions starting at 9 a.m. Also, retail area. $60 includes organic lunch. Info and advance registration, 217-244-1693 or [email protected]. Registration onsite does not guarantee lunch. Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center, 1001 W. Killarney Street, Urbana.
Biodiversity Live! family program Nov. 16, 11am, 1pm and 3pm, Rob Mies, TV personality, conservation biologist, bat expert, author, and executive director of the Organization for Bat Conservation, will speak about traveling the world to discover the truly unique and sometimes strange life forms that inhabit our planet. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-5993.
Springfield Audubon Society Nov. 21, 7pm, Chris Young, State-Journal Register outdoor editor and Wade Kammin, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited, will discuss their new backyard birding video series and will offer backyard birding identification tips and advice. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 725-7650.
Holiday farmers market Nov. 23, 9am-1pm, Locally produced meats, cheeses, eggs, honey, baked goods, veggies and more. Holiday gifts, lunch available for purchase. Illinois Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 217-528- 1563.
