Celebrate ‘Oaktober’ with Openlands & Lake County Extension with free mulch, planting demonstrations, and more!
Open house: free event, no registration required.
Free compost* provided by SWALCO!
BYOB (bring your own buckets), while supplies last; makes a great mulch
· Finding the tree flare and proper planting demonstration
· Ask a Master Naturalist & Master Gardener resources
· Learn about volunteer opportunities
You are welcome to bring neighbors & friends!
*25-gallon maximum, about 5 buckets worth, please. Shovels will be available for filling buckets.
If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this event, contact Alex Landberg at landberg@illinois.edu For other questions, contact Mary Fortmann at mfortmann@openlands.org