Native Gardening Resources

Wild Ones offers advice, support, and educational seminars on native landscaping. Local chapters.

McHenry County Defenders hosts native landscaping seminars and plant sales. (815) 338-0393.

National Wildlife Federation's Backyard Wildlife Habitat program offers information and seminars on creating native habitat. (800) 822-9919.

Chicago Botanic Garden hosts workshops, seminars, and symposiums on urban and suburban native plants. (847) 835-5440.

Illinois Native Plant Society has links to nurseries and seed sources, as well as other landscaping services.