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Sag Moraine Native Plant Community

Sag Moraine Native Plant Community

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Restoring Our Environment One Plant at a Time

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Welcome to Sag Moraine Native Plant Community! We are dedicated to the promotion of native plant use in residential, business, and public landscapes. Ninety-five percent of land in Illinois is privately owned and has been developed with housing, business, and agriculture. We believe this loss of natural habitat which has led to a significant decline in pollinator population, is the most imminent threat to our environment. Pollinators are responsible for the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the water we drink. While electric cars, solar energy, recycling, and other environmental protection measures are good, they won’t be enough if our pollinators disappear. This problem can be solved by private landowners, not government legislation. By incorporating more native plants in our yards and neighborhoods, we can both create beauty and restore natural habitat. Our landscapes have to become part of the conservation effort to protect the ecosystems that sustain life on earth. Sag Moraine encourages thoughtful plant choices that ecologically benefit our environment. We respect the rich natural history of our area and believe that many small things make a big difference. Every time we choose a native plant for our landscape we create a more vital and sustainable ecosystem. Sag Moraine is a non-political community of people who value the promotion of native plants for the protection of our local ecosystems. We provide regular opportunities to connect, learn, and share ideas both remotely and in person. Please join us as we restore our environment one plant at a time. Our mission is to advocate for the use of native plants in residential, commercial, and public landscapes. We believe that native plants are the foundation of our food chain and must become more widely utilized to improve the ecosystems that sustain all life. We strive to provide a fun, friendly, and welcoming environment for all who share our commitment to restoring native plants to our community.

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https://sagmoraine.org/
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环境服务
规模
2-10 人
总部
Chicago，IL
类型
非营利机构
创立
2020

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  • “Grow Your Own Native Plants: COOL for 30: Native Plants that Need a Quick Chill” Webinar Coming Soon! Get notified here - https://lnkd.in/gQKvsfTf Starting native plants from seed is easier than you think! In this presentation, we’ll explore native plants that require a short period of cold stratification to germinate successfully. Learn simple methods to chill seeds and tips to grow vibrant, healthy native plants that will enhance your landscape. Perfect for gardeners ready to dive into seed propagation! ?? Why Grow Native Plants? Native plants support pollinators, enhance biodiversity, and are perfect for sustainable gardening. Plus, they’re stunning additions to your landscape! ?? Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more tips on growing native plants! ?? Visit https://www.sagmoraine.org for more resources ????? ------------------ [Image description: Background is a close-up photo of a bright yellow native blossom. Across the middle is a text box that says, “Free Webinar |COOL for 30: Native Plants that Need a Quick Chill.” The Sag Moraine Native Plant Community logo is in the top left corner.] #GrowNativePlants #SeedPropagation #WinterSowing #SeedStarting #ColdStratification #PollinatorFriendly

    • Image description: Background is a close-up photo of a bright yellow native blossom. Across the middle is a text box that says, “Free Webinar |COOL for 30: Native Plants that Need a Quick Chill.” The Sag Moraine Native Plant Community logo is in the top left corner.

  • "COOL for 60: Native Plants that Need a Longer Stratification Period | For Winter Sowing and Indoor Growing” Webinar Out Now! Watch here - https://lnkd.in/grkF4WeJ Are you ready to take your native plant game to the next level? In this video, we dive into native plants that need a longer stratification period—60 days of cold, moist conditions—to germinate successfully. Whether you're winter sowing or starting seeds indoors, this guide will help you grow stunning plants that are both beautiful and beneficial for pollinators and wildlife. ?? What You'll Learn: ?? Why stratification is key for these seeds ?? Step-by-step instructions for winter sowing and indoor growing ?? Popular "Cool for 60" plants like Virginia Bluebells, Wild Geranium, and Prairie Smoke ?? Featured Plants Include: Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum) Jacob’s Ladder (Polemonium reptans) Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum) Wild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium yuccifolium) Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) Button Blazing Star (Liatris aspera) ?? Why Grow Native Plants? Native plants support pollinators, enhance biodiversity, and are perfect for sustainable gardening. Plus, they’re stunning additions to your landscape! ?? Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more tips on growing native plants! ?? Visit https://www.sagmoraine.org for more resources. ????? -------------- [Image description: Background is a close-up photo of a fuzzy bumble bee resting on a purple spiny blossom. Across the middle is a text box that says, “Free Webinar |COOL for 60: Native Plants that Need a Longer Stratification Period | for Winter Sowing & Indoor Growing.” The Sag Moraine Native Plant Community logo is in the top left corner.] #NativePlants #WinterSowing #SeedStarting #ColdStratification #EcoFriendlyGardening

    • Image description: Background is a close-up photo of a fuzzy bumble bee resting on a purple spiny blossom. Across the middle is a text box that says, “Free Webinar |COOL for 60: Native Plants that Need a Longer Stratification Period | for Winter Sowing & Indoor Growing.” The Sag Moraine Native Plant Community logo is in the top left corner.

  • “Starting Native Plants from Seed Indoors”” Webinar Out Now! Watch here - https://lnkd.in/gejJ4Pj3 Ready to bring nature home and grow your own native plants? This beginner-friendly guide walks you through everything you need to know to successfully start native plants from seed indoors! Whether you're looking to save money, support pollinators, or add beauty to your garden, this step-by-step tutorial has you covered. What You'll Learn: ?? Why growing from seed is rewarding ?? How to prepare and stratify native seeds ?? When to start planting seeds and when to transplant ?? Setting up your indoor grow space with the right tools ?? Planting, watering, and caring for seedlings ?? Troubleshooting common issues like leggy seedlings or mold ?? Transplanting seedlings outdoors for a thriving native garden From choosing seeds to enjoying the rewards of mature plants, this video will inspire and empower you to grow beautiful, eco-friendly native plants. ?? Featured plants include: Rose Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) Blue Wild Indigo (Baptisia australis) Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) Sweet Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia subtomentosa) Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) Jacob’s Ladder (Polemonium reptans) ?? Pro Tip: Protect pollinators by choosing untreated, organic seeds! ?? Find your last frost date with this interactive map: https://lnkd.in/gymqvUFJ ?? Start your native gardening journey today and help support local ecosystems while creating a stunning, low-maintenance garden. ?? Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more native plant tips and tutorials! ?? Visit https://www.sagmoraine.org for more resources. ------------------- [Image description: Background is a close-up photo of a plastic container filled with green sprouted native plant seedlings. Across the middle is a text box that says, “Free Webinar | Starting Native Plants from Seed INDOORS: A Beginner’s Guide.” The Sag Moraine Native Plant Community logo is in the top left corner.] #NativePlants #SeedStarting #IndoorGardening #Pollinators #EcoFriendlyGardening #GrowFromSeed #BeginnerGardeners

    • Image description: Background is a close-up photo of a plastic container filled with green sprouted native plant seedlings. Across the middle is a text box that says, “Free Webinar | Starting Native Plants from Seed INDOORS: A Beginner’s Guide.” The Sag Moraine Native Plant Community logo is in the top left corner.

  • “Winter Sowing: Grow Your Own Native Plants in Milk Jugs” Webinar Out Now! Watch here --> https://lnkd.in/gE4QECFB Looking for an easy and budget-friendly way to start native plants from seed? Winter sowing in milk jugs is a simple method that mimics nature’s process, giving you strong, hardy seedlings with minimal effort! ???? In this video, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of winter sowing native plant seeds, including: ? Choosing the right native seeds for winter sowing ? Prepping and cutting your milk jugs ? The best soil and moisture tips for success ? When and how to transplant your seedlings in spring Winter sowing works with many native flowers, grasses, and even shrubs—plus, it helps stratify seeds naturally, improving germination rates! ???? ?? Have you tried winter sowing? Let us know your favorite native plants to grow in the comments! ?? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more native plant gardening tips! ?? Visit https://www.sagmoraine.org for more resources. -------------------- [Image description: Background is a close-up photo of milk gallon containers lined up along a house, each about half full with dirt and native plant seedlings. Across the middle is a text box that says, “Free Webinar | Winter Sowing: Growing Your Own Native Plants in Milk Jugs.” The Sag Moraine Native Plant Community logo is in the top left corner.] #WinterSowing #NativePlants #MilkJugGreenhouse #GardeningForWildlife #PollinatorGarden #NativePlantGardening

    • Image description: Background is a close-up photo of milk gallon containers lined up along a house, each about half full with dirt and native plant seedlings. Across the middle is a text box that says, “Free Webinar | Winter Sowing: Growing Your Own Native Plants in Milk Jugs.” The Sag Moraine Native Plant Community logo is in the top left corner.

  • “How to Create a Cottagecore Garden with Native Plants” with Horticulturist Katarina Holecek Webinar Coming Soon! Set a reminder to watch here -- We have an AMAZING webinar coming up -- Landscape Design Aesthetics: How to Create a Cottagecore Garden with Native Plants! Embrace the cozy, nostalgic charm of the cottagecore aesthetic in your garden design! This presentation will introduce you to the principles of cottagecore, teach you how to use native plants to create a whimsical, romantic garden, and highlight plants and features that support pollinators and wildlife. Bring the magic of a storybook landscape to life while promoting sustainability and ecological health! Presented by: Katarina Holecek -- https://lnkd.in/gVnKmTKK Katarina Holecek is a passionate professional in ecological horticulture with a strong background in environmental science and native plant conservation. A graduate of UNC Chapel Hill with a B.S. in Environmental Science, she gained valuable experience as an intern and nursery assistant at the North Carolina Botanical Garden, a renowned non-profit conservation organization. After relocating to Chicago, Katarina joined the Display Horticulture team at The Morton Arboretum, where her interest in garden design and public education flourished. Most recently, she honed her skills as a horticulturist at The Lurie Garden, blending artistry and ecology in one of Chicago’s most iconic landscapes. Follow her on Instagram! ?? Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more tips on growing native plants! ?? Visit https://www.sagmoraine.org for more resources. --------------------- [Image description: Background is a wide photo of patch of purple coneflowers and other native flowers blooming. Across the middle is a text box that says, “Landscape Design Aesthetics| How to Create a Cottagecore Garden with Native Plants.” The Sag Moraine Native Plant Community logo is in the top left corner.] #Cottagecore #CottagecoreGarden #NativePlants #GardenDesign #WhimsicalGarden #SustainableLandscaping #PollinatorFriendly

    • Image description: Background is a wide photo of patch of purple coneflowers and other native flowers blooming. Across the middle is a text box that says, “Landscape Design Aesthetics| How to Create a Cottagecore Garden with Native Plants.” The Sag Moraine Native Plant Community logo is in the top left corner.

  • “The Monarch Butterfly… A Big Step Towards a Brighter Future” Blog Out Now! “In December 2024, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service proposed to list the monarch butterfly as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. This listing would be a vital step to protect a species that is currently estimated to have a 60 to 95 percent chance of going extinct by 2080.” Read more here -- https://lnkd.in/gX-M5Pzi #NativePlants #MonarchButterfly #SaveTheMonarch #EndangeredSpecies #Pollinators

    • Image description: A close-up photograph of an orange and black Monarch Butterfly resting on a leaf. A text box at the top of the photo says, “The Monarch Butterfly… A Big Step Towards a Brighter Future.” The Sag Moraine Native Plant Community logo is in the bottom left corner.

  • “Straight Species Native Plants vs. Cultivars: What’s the Difference and Does It Matter?” Webinar Out Now! Watch now here --> https://lnkd.in/gBkvgPDJ In this video, we explore the fascinating world of native plants and their cultivated counterparts, known as cultivars or "nativars." What makes a straight species truly native? How do cultivars differ in terms of genetic diversity, ecological benefits, and landscape value? And most importantly, does it matter for your garden or local ecosystem? Join us to discover: ? The role of native plants in supporting pollinators and wildlife ? How cultivars are developed and why they’re popular ? The potential trade-offs between aesthetics and ecological impact Whether you're a native plant enthusiast or just curious about making eco-friendly gardening choices, this video has the answers! ?? ?? Have you planted native species or cultivars in your garden? Share your experiences in the comments below! ?? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more videos about native plants and sustainable gardening. ?? Like, comment, and subscribe for more tips on landscape design with Native Plants. -------------------- [Image description: Background is a close-up photo of some tall, bright pink native flowers. Across the middle is a text box that says, “Free Webinar | Straight Species Native Plants vs. Cultivars: What’s the Difference and Does It Matter?” The Sag Moraine Native Plant Community logo is in the top left corner.] #NativePlants #Cultivars #Nativars #EcologicalGardening #Pollinators #WildlifeFriendly #SustainableGardening

    • Image description: Background is a close-up photo of some tall, bright pink native flowers. Across the middle is a text box that says, “Free Webinar | Straight Species Native Plants vs. Cultivars: What’s the Difference and Does It Matter?” The Sag Moraine Native Plant Community logo is in the top left corner.

  • “Planning for Your 2025 Native Garden” Webinar Out Now! Watch here -- https://lnkd.in/gU-iBaFw Ready to plan your best native garden yet? Join us for this livestream as we dive into everything you need to know to prepare for a successful 2025 growing season. We’ll cover: 1?? Setting your gardening goals for 2025. 2?? Determining your budget and planning for soil prep, hardscaping, and plants. 3?? Creating a native plant list and grouping plants by light, water, and soil needs. 4?? Designing your garden layout, from pollinator beds to shade retreats. 5?? Where to buy native plants—online and at local native plant sales. 6?? How to check the average last frost date and sync plant delivery timelines. 7?? Understanding plant sizes: plugs, pints, and shrub containers. 8?? A month-by-month guide for what to do in December, January, February, and March to stay on track. Let’s turn your native garden dreams into a plan! Bring your questions and get inspired to make 2025 your most vibrant gardening year yet. ?? ?? LINK: If you are in the Chicago region, you can use Sag Moraine's Native Plant Finder tool to research plants for your garden: https://lnkd.in/g_pyvG2D ?? LINK: Create your own Native Garden Plant List with our Native Garden Planner. Make a copy of the spreadsheet and start your list: https://lnkd.in/gPPhyGvy ?? LINK: Check the average last frost date on NOAA here: https://lnkd.in/gtzyE-jG ?? Like, comment, and subscribe for more tips on landscape design with Native Plants. ------------- [Image description: Background is a photo of close-up clump of delicate pink flowers. Across the middle is a text box that says, “Free Webinar | Planning for Your 2025 Native Garden.” The Sag Moraine Native Plant Community logo is in the top left corner.] #NativePlants #GardenPlanning #2025Garden #PollinatorGarden #SustainableGardening #WildlifeHabitat #LandscapeDesign #Landscaping

    • Image description: Background is a photo of close-up clump of delicate pink flowers. Across the middle is a text box that says, “Free Webinar | Planning for Your 2025 Native Garden.” The Sag Moraine Native Plant Community logo is in the top left corner.

  • "The Timbers of Palos Goes Native" Blog Out Now! "The Timbers of Palos Condominium Association in Palos Hills, IL has pledged to be a positive leader in our community by incorporating native plants into their landscapes in a multi-year plan. They have already converted their planting boxes along the main drive to native plants and have added native shrubs along their fence line. Future projects being considered are the addition of shade tolerant native groundcovers in areas where the tree cover prevents lawn, and the addition of native plants around their ponds to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion." Read more here --> https://lnkd.in/g3evFy3K ------------- [Image description: Photograph of a landscaped area, with newly planted native bushes along a fence line. Across the top, a text box says, “The Timbers of Palos Goes Native!” The Sag Moraine Native Plant Community logo is in the bottom left corner.] #NativePlants #GreenCommunity #Environment #Ecosystem #Pollinators #OnePlantAtATime #CommunityHighlight #Palos #Illinois #Chicagoland

    • Image description: Photograph of a landscaped area, with newly planted native bushes along a fence line. Across the top, a text box says, “The Timbers of Palos Goes Native!” The Sag Moraine Native Plant Community logo is in the bottom left corner.

  • “Help Bring Back Our Disappearing Birds with These Beautiful Native Shrubs Part 2” Webinar Out Now! Watch here – https://lnkd.in/gKB2NfsG Did you know that planting native shrubs can create vital habitats for birds, supporting their survival and helping them thrive? In Part 2 of this series, we’re showcasing 8 stunning native shrubs that not only beautify your landscape but also provide food, shelter, and nesting sites for birds. Featured Native Shrubs: 1?? Shrubby St John's Wort (Hypericum prolificum): A pollinator magnet with bright yellow flowers and seeds that birds adore. 2?? Common Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius): A tough shrub with striking bark and seeds that feed finches and sparrows. 3?? Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana): A bird favorite with berries that support many species, including Cedar Waxwings. 4?? Meadow Rose (Rosa blanda): Beautiful blooms and hips that are a winter food source for birds. 5?? Blackhaw Viburnum (Viburnum prunifolium): Produces nutritious berries that attract migrating and resident birds. 6?? American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis): A fast-growing shrub with berry clusters birds can’t resist. 7?? Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago): Offers berries in fall and winter for birds like cardinals and thrushes. 8?? Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina): Features bright red fruit clusters that sustain birds through the colder months. Join us as we explore how these plants can help restore bird populations while enhancing your outdoor spaces. ?? ? Let’s grow native to make a difference! ? ?? Like, comment, and subscribe for more tips on bird-friendly gardening and native plants. ------------------ [Image description: Background is a photo of a bright yellow bird. Across the middle is a text box that says, “Free Webinar | Help Bring Back Our Disappearing Birds with These Beautiful Native Shrubs Part 2.” The Sag Moraine Native Plant Community logo is in the top left corner.] #NativePlants #BirdFriendlyGardening #WildlifeHabitat #BringBackBirds #NativeShrubs #SustainableLandscaping #BirdWatching #WildlifeGarden #BirdConservation Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more native plant gardening tips!

    • Image description: Background is a photo of a bright yellow bird. Across the middle is a text box that says, “Free Webinar | Help Bring Back Our Disappearing Birds with These Beautiful Native Shrubs Part 2.” The Sag Moraine Native Plant Community logo is in the top left corner.

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