Support The Nature Foundation of Will County's Native Plant Sale Events and Invest in Nature! When you support our native plant sale events, not only do you take steps to create healthy habitat for butterflies, birds, bees and other wildlife, but your purchase also supports a variety of land stewardship programs and natural area restoration projects in our Will County forest preserves. Over the years, your native plant purchases have helped to restore thousands of acres of natural areas in Will County, improving the health and vitality of our local ecosystems.
SUMMER BLOOMS
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Select "support" to begin shopping for native plants.
This online portion of the Summer Blooms Native Plant Sale, including the Summer Blooms Online Raffle, runs through Sunday, July 9 at noon. Online orders can be picked up on Saturday, July 29 (9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) or Sunday, July 30 (9:00 a.m. to noon) at Isle a la Cache Preserve, 501 E. Romeo Road in Romeoville. |
The Nature Foundation of Will County’s Summer Blooms Native Plant Sale features a variety of late-blooming native plants that are much-needed sources of nutrition for pollinators, especially bees and butterflies. More than 60 individual species of native plants will be available and include pollinator magnets such as blazing stars, asters, goldenrods, anise hyssop, ironweed, and culver’s root to name a few. Popular garden collections like October Blooms, Bumble Bee Banquet, and Hummingbird Haven, chock full of late-blooming native plants, will also be part of the online sale as will the Summer Blooms Raffle.
Here's the list of native plants available for sale online and at the pop-up sale. The list also includes pricing information. This list is subject to change. (Updated list posted 6/5/2023)
Here's the list of native plants available for sale online and at the pop-up sale. The list also includes pricing information. This list is subject to change. (Updated list posted 6/5/2023)
SUMMER BLOOMS GATHERING
& Pre-Sale Event
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Summer Blooms Gathering
Friday, July 28 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Isle a la Cache Preserve in Romeoville Tickets: $35/person or 2 for $60 Join us for an enjoyable evening at the Isle a la Cache Museum in Romeoville and make a difference! Proceeds from this event raise funds for the Forest Preserve's conservation, education and recreation programs and initiatives. |
Get premier access to the pop-up sale before the Saturday crowds, try your luck at our wine pull and make your own nature-inspired wine glass charm, stroll around the museum campus, take a close-up look at their native plant pollinator garden; a project funded with proceeds from past native plant sales, enjoy drinks deck overlooking the DesPlaines River, take in some live music, or head into the Museum to learn more about the rich history of the fur trade era in Illinois.
If you're the adventurous type, you can try your hand at some fun and interactive Summer Blooms missions featuring the Goosechase app. This is the same app currently being used for the Take It Outside campaign, an initiative funded 100% by your support. We'll also have a 50/50 raffle to raise funds for the purchase native seeds and plants for restoration projects in the forest preserves. Your ticket will include food, dessert, complimentary beverages and more!
If you're the adventurous type, you can try your hand at some fun and interactive Summer Blooms missions featuring the Goosechase app. This is the same app currently being used for the Take It Outside campaign, an initiative funded 100% by your support. We'll also have a 50/50 raffle to raise funds for the purchase native seeds and plants for restoration projects in the forest preserves. Your ticket will include food, dessert, complimentary beverages and more!
SUMMER BLOOMS
Pop-Up Native Plant Sale
Saturday, July 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 30 from 9:00 a.m. to noon
Isle a la Cache Preserve, 501 E. Romeo Road in Romeoville
Sunday, July 30 from 9:00 a.m. to noon
Isle a la Cache Preserve, 501 E. Romeo Road in Romeoville
The in-person portion of the Summer Blooms Native Plant Sale is held on Saturday, July 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Isle a la Cache Preserve, 501 E. Romeo Road in Romeoville. *If you placed an online order, these are also the pickup days and times.
Native plants are beautiful, resilient, and provide everything pollinators need to thrive! All are welcome for this unique summer native plant sales at the beautiful Isle a la Cache Preserve & Museum in Romeoville. Shop in-person for a variety of different species of native plants perfect for the pollinators in your life! While you are shopping for plants, you can chat with our amazing native plant experts. They will help you select your plants and answer your questions. Plus, we will have some great free resources. Conservation starts with you, so don't miss this event!
A few tips:
Native plants are beautiful, resilient, and provide everything pollinators need to thrive! All are welcome for this unique summer native plant sales at the beautiful Isle a la Cache Preserve & Museum in Romeoville. Shop in-person for a variety of different species of native plants perfect for the pollinators in your life! While you are shopping for plants, you can chat with our amazing native plant experts. They will help you select your plants and answer your questions. Plus, we will have some great free resources. Conservation starts with you, so don't miss this event!
A few tips:
- Shop early for the best selection. Quantities are limited and we do not add any additional inventory overnight.
- Event is rain or shine. Dress accordingly.
- Cash, check and credit card accepted.
- Plants may be wet and muddy so bring along something to protect your vehicle.
- If you need help getting things into your vehicle, just ask! We are happy to help!
Don't miss our...
MINI POP-UP SALE
at Pollinator Party!
Saturday, June 24
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Isle a la Cache Museum
501 E. Romeo Road
Romeoville, Illinois
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Isle a la Cache Museum
501 E. Romeo Road
Romeoville, Illinois
Visit our mini pop-up native plant sale and celebrate Pollinator Week 2023 at this Forest Preserve family-friendly event! We'll have a great selection of some of your favorite native plants perfect for butterflies, bees and birds. Rain or shine. Cash, check and credit card accepted. Supplies limited. All sales final.
Visit the Pollinator Party! Event Page
Visit the Pollinator Party! Event Page
Get inspired! Check out our Learn & Grow page to register for one of our free native plant seminars or download a variety of plant lists, garden design ideas, and other resources!
Connect with us! Email is best. If you need to reach us with questions or concerns, please contact us at willcountynature@fpdwc.org.
WHY NATIVE PLANTS?
Aside from their beauty, native plants are extremely functional and have many benefits according to our friends at the Pizzo Native Plant Nursery.
If you want to create and enjoy a landscape or natural area filled with butterflies, pollinators, songbirds and wildlife, native plants are the way to go!
Natives require no pesticides and no fertilizer.
Natives have extensive root systems and do not need additional watering once they are established. The root systems also prevent soil erosion and increase the soil's capacity to hold water.
Native plants improve air quality by sequestering CO2 in the soil through photosynthesis. Once established, native need less maintenance, so less CO2 is emitted in maintaining native plantings.
Natives are food and shelter to our wildlife. Non-native species do not support local pollinators because they have not evolved together.
If you want to create and enjoy a landscape or natural area filled with butterflies, pollinators, songbirds and wildlife, native plants are the way to go!
Natives require no pesticides and no fertilizer.
Natives have extensive root systems and do not need additional watering once they are established. The root systems also prevent soil erosion and increase the soil's capacity to hold water.
Native plants improve air quality by sequestering CO2 in the soil through photosynthesis. Once established, native need less maintenance, so less CO2 is emitted in maintaining native plantings.
Natives are food and shelter to our wildlife. Non-native species do not support local pollinators because they have not evolved together.
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OUR INVEST IN NATURE PARTNERS
This year's Native Plant Sale Events and the Learn & Grow Seminars would not be possible without the generous support from the business community. These partners invest in nature and share in our efforts to support Forest Preserve District and Nature Foundation programs and initiatives that protect nature, inspire discovery, and bring people and nature together. Thank you!
Enbridge, Brent Hassert Consulting LLC, Pizzo & Associates LTD, Pizzo Native Plant Nursery, PuroClean of Romeoville, CBBE, JULIE Inc., KGG LLC, A.J. Dralle Inc, Strand Associates, Village of Romeoville, and Uni-Max Management Corporation.
Enbridge, Brent Hassert Consulting LLC, Pizzo & Associates LTD, Pizzo Native Plant Nursery, PuroClean of Romeoville, CBBE, JULIE Inc., KGG LLC, A.J. Dralle Inc, Strand Associates, Village of Romeoville, and Uni-Max Management Corporation.
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POLLINATOR PARTY NATIVE PLANT SALE
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Video: Watch bumblebees foraging on wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) in a home garden. Click on arrows to enlarge.
Video: Watch bumblebees foraging on butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) in a native plant garden. Click on arrows to enlarge.
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