Upcoming Events

October 15 & October 22, 2025   
Class
Landscaping with Native Plants Class
Morton Arboretum
Registration coming soon:
https://mortonarb.org/explore/categories/adult-programs/
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​Past Events

August 4, 11, & 18, 2022   SOLD OUT
Class
Landscaping with Native Plants Class
Chicago Botanic Garden

​January 25 & February 1, 2023   SOLD OUT
Class
Landscaping with Native Plants Class
Morton Arboretum

​January 30, 2023  SOLD OUT
Presentation
Landscaping with Native Plants
Villa Park Library

February 18, 2023
​Booth
​Wildflower Preservation & Propagation Committee Seminar

​February 25, 2023
Booth & Presentation
The Neighborly Mullet: Business in the Front, Party in the Back
 - How to Design a Native Landscape Your Neighbors will Appreciate
Wild Things Conference

March 8, 2023
Presentation
Landscaping with Native Plants
District 128 Adult Education

September 5, 2023
Presentation
Landscaping with Native Plants
Lake-to-Prairie Chapter of Wild Ones

October 20, 2023
Small Group Discussion
Lessons from the Field: Native Landscaping in a Conventional World
​Illinois Landscape Contractors Association - IMPACT Conference

November 11, 2023
Booth
Wild Ones Lake to Prairie Chapter Annual Conference

November 14, 2023
Presentation
​The Neighborly Mullet: Business in the Front, Party in the Back
 - How to Design a Native Landscape Your Neighbors will Appreciate
Green Drinks Libertyville

February 17, 2024
Booth
​Wildflower Preservation & Propagation Committee Seminar

April 13, 2024
Booth
McHenry County College and U of I Extension Master Gardeners Gardenfest 2024
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April 24, 2024
Presentation
Woodland Gardening with Natives
Lake Bluff Illinois Garden Club

June 26, 2024
​Presentation
Landscaping with Native Plants
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden

September 12, 19, & 26, 2024  SOLD OUT
Class
Landscaping with Native Plants Class
Chicago Botanic Garden

November 16, 2024
Booth
Wild Ones Lake to Prairie Chapter 
Annual Conference
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February 22, 2025
Booth
​Wildflower Preservation & Propagation Committee Seminar
McHenry County College

March 1, 2025
Booth
Wild Things Conference
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

March 8, 2025
Booth
2025 Extension Master Gardeners Seed Expo
College of Lake County

March 13, 2025
Presentation
The Neighborly Mullet: Business in the Front, Party in the Back
 - How to Design a Native Landscape Your Neighbors will Appreciate
Palatine Garden Club

April 12, 2025
Booth
​McHenry County College and U of I Extension Master Gardeners Gardenfest

Speaking Testimonials

Chicago Botanic Garden

• "I just wanted to leave feedback that he was excellent! I thought the class was super informative, he was very knowledgeable and engaging, and I found all the information actionable, which was really great."
• "The class was really good and the instructor was terrific. He was extremely well prepared (outstanding slides and photos, which he shared with us) and organized the material really well over the three weeks. Dave was obviously teaching from a point of very deep expertise, which I really appreciated."

Wild Things Conference

• "Best presentation of the day. Thorough, good ideas & good slides too. And fun!"
• "Very relevant, well delivered with humor. The slides covering well-behaved natives for front yards was especially valuable."
• "Funny and informative!"

​District 128 Adult Education

• "Dave was extremely knowledgeable and provided useful info that could be immediately implemented."
• "The class was wonderful. The instructor was well-informed and professional."