Celebrate Illinois Oaks at Wild Oaktober Community Event
Photo courtesy Darien Garden Club
The
Darien Garden Club (DGC) will host its annual Wild Oaktober
celebration from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on October 20 at the Indian
Prairie Public Library, in Darien. This free, family-friendly event
offers a fun and educational afternoon focused on the importance of
native oak trees and their ecosystems.
Attendees can learn how to identify different oak species, discover their vital role in the environment and find out how to help restore these essential Illinois ecosystems. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn how to plant an acorn to grow their own tree. Representatives from Bartlett Tree Experts will provide oak saplings for guests to take home and plant.
This year, the DGC welcomes Karly Tumminello, director of the Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum, as a special guest. In addition to exhibits, crafts, games and other activities, there’ll be a presentation at 2:30 p.m. in the library’s Keshav Sanghani Meeting Room. Tumminello will discuss native animals that depend on healthy oak ecosystems, followed by a Q&A session.
Location: 401 Plainfield Rd., Darien. Registration is required only for the presentation. To register, visit ippl.libcal.com/event/12398677?hs=a. For more information, visit EventBrite.com/e/wild-oaktober-tickets-974118774477?aff=oddtdtcreator.
