The 60-acre McDonald Farm in Naperville is owned by The Conservation Foundation, but two other nonprofit organizations call it home as well and we are all teaming up to kick off your growing season in lush green style.
The Green Earth Institute, The Conservation Foundation and The Resiliency Institute invite you to the
Saturday, May 7th, 2016
8am to 3pm
McDonald Farm – 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville, IL
Pre-Order Sales
Possibility Place Nursery and Natural Communities Native Plants have partnered with The Conservation Foundation to bring you a wide variety of beautiful and functional native plants which can be pre-ordered for pickup at the May 7th event. Some species will also be available for walk-up purchase on May 7th, but the variety and quantity is not guaranteed so pre-orders are encouraged!
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Click here to browse and pre-order native grasses and perennials. *Pre-orders due by April 24th.
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Click here to browse the trees and shrubs available and see pictures and descriptions. Click here to pre-order trees and shrubs. *Pre-orders due by May 3rd. |
May 7th Day-Of Activities
Organic Vegetable Plants For Sale from the Green Earth Institute
- Native Perennials, Grasses, Trees & Shrubs For Sale (while supplies last)
- Farm Tours
- The Resiliency Institute’s Whole Foods Edible Forest Ribbon Cutting
- Presentations on Native Landscaping, Nutrition and Gardening
11am – Sustainable Vegetable Gardening
1pm – Conservation@Home/Native Landscaping
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