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January 2022

Jan
5

Business Meeting Members Only

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Wednesday, January 5th, 2022
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Online/Virtual

Members Only Limited Access Recording Chapter Meeting

Review December 2021 Minutes; Treasurer's Report; 2021 State of the Chapter report; Greenhouse Orientation; Plant Sale & Symposium Discussion; February Board Meeting announcement-Main topic: 2022 Responsibilities & Goals. 

Jan
8

Green House Orientation Members Only

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Greenhouse, Merrillville, IN Map

Members Only Hands-On/How-To Workshop Public Restroom Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity

Greenhouse Orientation for all members. Will focus on best practices, and scheduling.

Jan
10

Greenhouse Members Only

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Greenhouse, Merrillville, IN Map

Members Only Free Event Hands-On/How-To Workshop Public Restroom Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity

bump up and maintain plants for sale in May. Continue maintaining leftover plants throughout the year. 

Jan
10

Winter Sowing Workshop with Dolly Foster

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Monday, January 10th, 2022
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Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Limited Access Recording Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Hands-On/How-To Workshop

Join us for a virtual Winter Sowing workshop on Zoom. Learn a great method for starting hundreds of native seedlings in a tiny space. Winter Sowing is a great alternative to growing them inside your home and is best for native seeds that benefit from a cold period (cold stratification). This method takes advantage of the natural temperatures and day length to naturally stimulate germination. Seed collection will also be covered in this workshop. 

** Start collecting 1-gallon jugs and potting soil now. A good well-draining, soilless mix that does not contain water-holding polymers or fertilizer is best and is challenging to find in January and February ** 

March 2022

Mar
2

Business Meeting Members Only

This event has ended
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022
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Online/Virtual

Members Only Limited Access Recording Free Event Chapter Meeting

Treasurer's Report; website updates & membership retention; symposium decisions; volunteer/card swiper; plat sale planning; community projects update; Briar Ridge Woods update; open floor.

Mar
12

Native Horticulture -functional and aesthetic ways of incorporating natives to your garden plan with natives Oakley Molinaro

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Saturday, March 12th, 2022
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Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Limited Access Recording Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Native plants are hardened, adapted, and freed our ecology.  From a windowsill or acreage, Oakley will address common difficulties and introduce new ideas on to help incorporate your favorite natives to any available space.  Some issues to be highlighted include water erosion, dry sandy soils, and areas of heavy clay with poor drainage   Hugelkultur will be highlighted as one practice, along with a variety of plants that may fit your needs-including: Butterfly Milkweed, Cardinal Flower, Stiff Goldenrod, and Wild Bergamot.

Oakley Molinaro is a student Arborist and Naturalist.  He previously worked a garden program for therapy and environmental education and is currently working in tree healthcare.

April 2022

Apr
6

Business Meeting Members Only

This event has ended
Wednesday, April 6th, 2022
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Online/Virtual

Members Only Limited Access Recording Free Event Chapter Meeting

Welcome; Treasurer's Report; Minutes; Symposium Update; website update; community projects update; garden walk; extensive plant sale discussion.

Apr
23

Spring Woodland Wildflowers of the Lower Lake Michigan Region: History, Folklore and Physiology with Amanda Smith & Steve Sass

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Saturday, April 23rd, 2022
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Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Limited Access Recording Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Few sights are more of a delight to behold than the Midwestern forest floor in early Spring.  Even before the snow begins to melt, the race is on for our native woodland flowers.  Within a period of only a few weeks or less, they must employ specialized adaptations to maximize sunlight and reproduction before the tree canopy closes.

Come along with Amanda & Steve as we take you on a seasonal journey through the flora.  Along the way, we'll take closer look and explore their physiology, life strategies and folklore favorite locations to see them and provide tips on incorporating some of them into our home gardens.

May 2022

May
7

Native Plant Sale

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Saturday, May 7th, 2022
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Oak Ridge Prairie , Griffith, IN Map

Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Seed/Plant Sale Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity

An outdoor event, rain or shine.  Over 100 species of flowers, grasses, sedges, & shrubs; including prairie, wetland, shade, & woodland.

June 2022

Jun
4

Outdoor Business Meeting & Garden Clean-up Members Only

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Saturday, June 4th, 2022
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Butterfly Garden, Tri-town Safety Village

Members Only Free Event Chapter Meeting Wheelchair Accessible

Welcome; Treasurer's Report; Review Minutes; Plant Sale Review; Discuss the years projects & summer activities.

*Dress for the weather and bring a lawn chair and beverage .

August 2022

Aug
20

Collecting & Cleaning Seeds From the Garden

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Saturday, August 20th, 2022
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Gibson Woods, 6201 Parrish Ave, Hammond, IN, 46323 Map
Live Stream Available

Public Welcome Limited Access Recording Free Event Hands-On/How-To Workshop Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Seed collecting is a fascinating skill to learn.  Collecting seeds helps you start new plants for free, protects diversity & affords you gifts for friends, family and community plantings.  remember never to collect where you do not have permission. 

September 2022

Sep
7

Business Meeting Members Only

This event has ended
Wednesday, September 7th, 2022
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Online/Virtual

Members Only Limited Access Recording Free Event Chapter Meeting

Welcome; treasurer's report; review minutes; plant sale review; symposium update.

Sep
24

8th Biennial Native Plant Symposium -"Healing the Earth One Yard at a Time

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Saturday, September 24th, 2022
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St. John Community Center, W Lincoln Hwy, IL Map

Public Welcome Paid Event Conference/Symposium Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

3 Speakers; beverages; boxed lunch; silent auction & door prizes; book sale.

October 2022

Oct
1

Business Meeting Members Only

This event has ended
Saturday, October 1st, 2022
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Gibson Woods, 6201 Parrish Ave, Hammond, IN, 46323 Map

Members Only Free Event Chapter Meeting Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Welcome new members; review minutes; treasurer's report; future newsletters; review symposium; 2023 preliminary planning.

Oct
1

Outdoor Native Plant/Seed Swap

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Saturday, October 1st, 2022
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Gibson Woods, 6201 Parrish Ave, Hammond, IN, 46323 Map

Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Seed/Plant Swap Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Please bring native plants and seeds in labeled bags/pots.

Oct
4

Native Plants and Their Uses as Food and Medicine

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Tuesday, October 4th, 2022
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Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Limited Access Recording Paid Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Ezekiel Flannery will present an introduction to some of the native Wild edible plants of Northwest Indiana.  We will explore how these native plants form a central part of the local Native American cultures, including the Potawatomi and the Miami.  Participants  will learn some of the beliefs and best practices that indigenous people use when havesting Wild edible s and medicinals to ensure the sustainability of our ecosystems for future generations.

November 2022

Nov
2

Business Meeting Members Only

This event has ended
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022
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Online/Virtual

Members Only Limited Access Recording Free Event Chapter Meeting

Welcome new members; Review Minutes; Treasurer's Report;

Nov
5

Winter Prairie Wonders

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Saturday, November 5th, 2022
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Gibson Woods, 6201 Parrish Ave, Hammond, IN, 46323 Map
Live Stream Available

Public Welcome Family Friendly Paid Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Enjoy the delights of tallgrass prairies in winter through this interactive program.  Relax as you view lovely photography of  the snow-covered prairie and hear stories of how animals, pollinators, and birds use the prairie or overwintering.  Then listen to prairie readings that will spark your creativity and warm your soul.

December 2022

Dec
3

Open House

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Saturday, December 3rd, 2022
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Gibson Woods, 6201 Parrish Ave, Hammond, IN, 46323 Map

Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Chapter Social Hands-On/How-To Workshop Seed/Plant Swap Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Craft, book sale, seed swap

Dec
6

Business Meeting Members Only

This event has ended
Tuesday, December 6th, 2022
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Online/Virtual

Members Only Limited Access Recording Free Event Chapter Meeting

Business Meeting •  Welcome new members •  Treasurer's /Symposium Reports •  Review of Minutes •  2023 Officer Election •  CISMA information presented by Rebecca Koetz •  Community Projects for 2023 •  Update on this year's donations •  Greenhouse/Plant sale updates •  Reminder about SOTCR coming up in December/January. •  Upcoming Meetings & Events Meeting Adjourned