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2026 Pollinator Event

Celebrate pollinators and explore the beauty and value of native landscapes during this special event at Midwest Natural Garden. Guests will enjoy expert-led tours, exhibitor tables, engagement areas, lunch and networking, and a plant giveaway.

A portion of proceeds will benefit Homegrown National Park and The Conservation Foundation.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location: Midwest Natural Garden
38W443 Rt. 64, St. Charles, IL 60174

Admission: $15

Included with Registration

  • Access to guided tours
  • Lunch and networking
  • Exhibitor experiences
  • Plant giveaway: 2 pint plants per attendee

Exhibitor Tables

Be sure to stop by our exhibitor tables throughout the event:

  • Monarchs: Janie
  • The Conservation Foundation
  • Homegrown National Park
Featured at Homegrown National Park Table Keystone species display

Event Agenda

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Guided Tours

Tours are offered in 45-minute sessions with 15-minute breaks between each session.

Tour Topics & Hosts

MNG Bioswale (Wetland Species Focus) Hosted by Jens Jensen – Jensen Ecology
Native Shrubs Hosted by Bill DeBoer – Woody Warehouse Nursery
Native Stock Beds & Seeds Hosted by Enrique Rodriguez – Midwest Groundcovers

During Tour Breaks

Guests are invited to visit Q&A and engagement areas staffed by Shannon, Nikki, and Mandy.

Locations:

  • Carex Classroom
  • Native Display Gardens
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Lunch & Networking

Enjoy lunch while connecting with fellow attendees, exhibitors, and event hosts.

Q&A and engagement areas will also remain open during this time.

2026 Pollinator Event

Celebrate pollinators and explore the beauty and value of native landscapes during this special event at Midwest Natural Garden. Guests will enjoy expert-led tours, exhibitor tables, engagement areas, lunch and networking, and a plant giveaway.

A portion of proceeds will benefit Homegrown National Park and The Conservation Foundation.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location: Midwest Natural Garden
38W443 Rt. 64, St. Charles, IL 60174

Admission: $15

Included with Registration

  • Access to guided tours
  • Lunch and networking
  • Exhibitor experiences
  • Plant giveaway: 2 pint plants per attendee

Exhibitor Tables

Be sure to stop by our exhibitor tables throughout the event:

  • Monarchs: Janie
  • The Conservation Foundation
  • Homegrown National Park
Featured at Homegrown National Park Table Keystone species display

Event Agenda

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Guided Tours

Tours are offered in 45-minute sessions with 15-minute breaks between each session.

Tour Topics & Hosts

MNG Bioswale (Wetland Species Focus) Hosted by Jens Jensen – Jensen Ecology
Native Shrubs Hosted by Bill DeBoer – Woody Warehouse Nursery
Native Stock Beds & Seeds Hosted by Enrique Rodriguez – Midwest Groundcovers

During Tour Breaks

Guests are invited to visit Q&A and engagement areas staffed by Shannon, Nikki, and Mandy.

Locations:

  • Carex Classroom
  • Native Display Gardens
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Lunch & Networking

Enjoy lunch while connecting with fellow attendees, exhibitors, and event hosts.

Q&A and engagement areas will also remain open during this time.

Street Address: 
6N800 IL-25 St. Charles, IL 60174

Current Hours: 
Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Contact Info: 
847-742-1790 mginfo@midwestgroundcovers.com
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Street Address: 6N800 IL-25 St. Charles, IL 60174
Current Hours: Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm, Saturday: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Contact Info: (847) 742-1790, Email
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