Links to Local Non Profit Resources

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  • Trees Recommended for Lake Forest Landscapes

http://www.cityoflakeforest.com/assets/1/7/treebroc.pdf

  • Tree Removal Permit

http://www.cityoflakeforest.com/i-want-to/apply-for/tree-removal-permit/

  • City of Lake Forest Recommended Plant List

http://www.cityoflakeforest.com/assets/1/7/PlantLst.pdf

  • Ravine Friendly Landscape Guidelines

http://www.cityoflakeforest.com/assets/1/7/ravine_friendly_landscape_brochure.pdf

  • Registered Landscape Maintenance Companies

http://www.cityoflakeforest.com/assets/1/7/2013-2014_landscape_license_list_for_web.pdf

  • So much more information about trees and landscapes can be found at the city website.

http://www.cityoflakeforest.com/search/?Keywords=trees

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Elawa Farms

http://www.elawafarm.org/

  • Seasonal Newsletters

http://www.elawafarm.org/newsletters.html

  • Flower Arranging Classes

http://www.elawafarm.org/programflowers.html

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Open Lands

http://www.lfola.org/

  • Upcoming Events

http://www.lfola.org/upcoming-events-list

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University of Illinois Extension Service–Horticulture

This is a terrific resource where you can find so much information, including seeking help for plant problems, finding a list of herbs grown in this area, along with recipes to try, discovering where there are pick-your-own apple orchards in Illinois as well as nearby states. Be sure to explore this site by clicking around their many offerings.

http://web.extension.illinois.edu/state/horticulture/index.php

  • Successful Container Gardens

http://extension.illinois.edu/containergardening/

  • Bulbs and More

http://extension.illinois.edu/bulbs/

  • Gardening with Perennials

http://extension.illinois.edu/perennials/

  • Gardener’s Corner

http://extension.illinois.edu/gardenerscorner/index.cfm

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Take a class, attend an event, shop the giftshop online, learn more about plant science/conservation, renew your membership, and more.

http://www.chicagobotanic.org/

  • Plant Information

http://www.chicagobotanic.org/plantinfo

  • Adult Education

http://www.chicagobotanic.org/education/adulted

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The Morton Arboretum

Access 10 years of scientific published articles about trees, learn more about protecting this precious resource from pests and drought, find a class or workshop on nature photography, or migrating birds, access maps to plan your next visit, and much more.

http://www.mortonarb.org/

  • Tree and Plant Finder

http://www.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-and-plant-selection/using-tree-and-plant-finder

  • Horticulture Care

http://www.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-and-plant-advice/horticulture-care

 

Do you recommend additions  to this list? If so, contact the website coordinator of the Deerpath Garden Club of L.F.