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REGISTRATION CLOSES
JUNE 17 @ 8:00 AM

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:

  • Pollinators: 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.

REGISTRATION CLOSES
JUNE 17 @ 8:00 AM

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:

  • Pollinators: 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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