Earth Day April 22 – Invest in Our Planet

The theme for this year’s Earth Day, on April 22^nd, is invest in our planet. We ask you to invest in our planet by planting native plants this spring. Native plants are adapted to our local environmental conditions and as such, require less maintenance, less water, and no fertilizers or pesticides. In addition to adding beauty to our gardens, native plants attract local wildlife and support pollinators like birds, butterflies and bees.

If you want to help save monarch butterflies, plant one or more varieties of milkweed. If you love birds, plant natives such as golden alexander or purple coneflower to attract the beneficial insects that baby birds eat. If you want to plant a tree that has a significant positive impact on the environment, contact tree services to help you plant an oak tree. Oak trees support more life-forms than any other trees in North America.

There are many native plant sales in our area, staffed by knowledgeable gardeners, to help you with your questions and decisions.  In addition, their website plant listings contain helpful information on sun exposure needs and whether they attract butterflies, birds, bees, etc.

In-Person Plant Sales

Wheaton Native Plant Sale

Saturday April 23, 8:30am – 11:00 am 

DuPage County Forest Preserve Plant Sale

SCARCE Growin’ Green Garden Market Sale

Pre Order Sales  

Conservation Foundation

Kane-DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District