Trees Forever
Wayside Celebration-CANCELLED
Historic Wayside Park W5V3+XP Lake Petersburg, Illinois, Petersburg, IllinoisMCTG Covid-19 Response: Protecting the health, safety, and well-being of our members and supporters, MCTG has cancelled all public events until the threat of this highly contagious disease has passed. As soon as it's safe to do so, we will reschedule the Wayside Celebration. On Monday, June 1 at 5:30 PM we'll be at Wayside to celebrate the unveiling of the new sign dedicating the historic Wayside Hawthorn and the Wayside Pollinator Waystation. We'll hear from Trees Forever, Illinois Department of Transportation, Menard Electric Cooperative, and others. Light refreshments.
Growing Healthy Trees & Shrubs Workshop
Three Pines Petersburg 510 W Sheridan Rd, Petersburg, IL, United StatesMCTG, Trees Forever and Three Pines Petersburg are teaming up to host a workshop on Growing Healthy Trees and Shrubs on October 24th at Three Pines Petersburg. 10:00 AM to Noon. Want to add trees and shrubs to your landscape, but don’t know quite where to start? Got questions about what kind of trees would be best for your property? In partnership with Menard County Trails & Greenways, Debbie Fluegel with Trees Forever, will give an informative presentation about what to plant, where to plant, how to plant, and how to care for your trees. The talk will focus on trees and shrubs in the community and those that are beneficial to pollinators and other wildlife. After the presentation, attendees will get some hands-on tree and shrub planting experience. This event is free and open to the public! What to bring Gloves Shovel (if you have one) A chair to sit in during the "classroom" instruction portion Questions! rain date In the event of rain on October 24th, the event will be rescheduled for the same time on the following Saturday, October 31 (costumes optional!). Covid-19 Precautions Please wear a mask when you're unable to be at least 6 feet away from other participants. Do not attend if you are feeling ill or have symptoms. Download a flyer!
Growing Healthy Trees & Shrubs Workshop
Three Pines Petersburg 510 W Sheridan Rd, Petersburg, IL, United StatesMCTG, Trees Forever, Starhill Arboretum and Three Pines Petersburg are teaming up to host a workshop on Growing Healthy Trees and Shrubs on May 15th at Three Pines Petersburg. 1:00PM to 3:00PM. Want to add trees and shrubs to your landscape, but don’t know quite where to start? Got questions about what kind of trees would be best for your property? In partnership with Menard County Trails & Greenways, Debbie Fluegel with Trees Forever and Guy Sternberg with Starhill Arboretum will share tips and tricks about what to plant, where to plant, how to plant, and how to care for your trees and shrubs. The talk will focus on native trees and shrubs in the community and those that are beneficial to pollinators and other wildlife. After the presentation, attendees will get some hands-on experience planting trees and shrubs that are wrapped in burlap. This event is free and open to the public! What to bring Gloves A chair to sit in during the "classroom" instruction portion Questions! Rain date In the event of rain on May 15th, the event will be rescheduled for the same time on the following day, Sunday, May 16th. Covid-19 Precautions Please bring a mask to wear when you're unable to be at least 6 feet away from other participants. Do not attend if you are feeling ill or have symptoms. Download a flyer!