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SUMMARY:DuPage Monarch and Pollinator Project and Waystations
DESCRIPTION:On June speaker is Kim White who will be updating our group on the DuPage Monarch and Pollinator Project\, and Waystations. Kim spent 19 years associated with Brookfield Zoo’s Education Department as both a volunteer and an employee\, teaching school groups. She is a naturalist\, a former co-steward for the DuPage County Forest Preserve\, education coordinator for the DuPage Monarch Project and avid gardener for both food production and habitat creation. Her summers are spent growing milkweed for the Monarch butterflies she raises from eggs and releases.
URL:https://www.bloomingdalegardenclub.org/event/dupage-monarch-and-pollinator-project-and-waystationson-june-speaker-is-kim-white-who-will-be-updating-our-group-on-the-dupage-monarch-and-pollinator-project-and-waystations-kim-spent-19-years-assoc/
LOCATION:Cornerstone Faith Community Church\, 118 First Street\, Bloomingdale\, IL\, 60108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloomingdale%20Garden%20Club":MAILTO:bloomingdalegardenclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T200000
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SUMMARY:Don’t Squash That Bug!
DESCRIPTION:Our July speaker\, Jim Rowan\, will be presenting “Don’t Squash That Bug!”. We \nwill learn all about the insects and spiders\, how to distinguish them and separate \nsome of the “good guys” from the “bad guys.” Jim has a degree in natural science \nfrom Northeastern Illinois University and has been associated with North Park \nVillage Nature Center in Chicago and the Ft. Dearborn Audubon Society. He has \nlectured to many organizations and schools over the past 25 years.
URL:https://www.bloomingdalegardenclub.org/event/dont-squash-that-bug/
LOCATION:Cornerstone Faith Community Church\, 118 First Street\, Bloomingdale\, IL\, 60108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloomingdale%20Garden%20Club":MAILTO:bloomingdalegardenclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T181500
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SUMMARY:Indoor Houseplants and Plants to Extend the Season
DESCRIPTION:Join us in August as we have fun with Veronica Porter (known as Aunt V). She will be speaking about Indoor Gardening to Extend the Season\, from Houseplants to Succulents. Veronica is a third-generation organic farmer\, chef\, culinary instructor\, and food educator for homes and gardens. Veronica is a Licensed Chef and holds a Master’s of Organic Urban Farming and Gardening.
URL:https://www.bloomingdalegardenclub.org/event/indoor-houseplants-and-plants-to-extend-the-season/
LOCATION:Cornerstone Faith Community Church\, 118 First Street\, Bloomingdale\, IL\, 60108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloomingdale%20Garden%20Club":MAILTO:bloomingdalegardenclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T092354
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SUMMARY:The Gardens at Ball Tour (date TBD)
DESCRIPTION:In August (date TBD)\, we look forward to a Tour of Ball Horticultural Gardens. The gardens have been the evaluation and testing grounds for the world’s wealth of horticultural introductions and improvements for over 80 years. What began as a row trial garden for seed varieties in 1933 have grown to encompass over nine acres of display beds for annuals\, perennials\, cut flowers and vegetables\, including the newest plants from the industry’s leading breeders and marketers. We hope The Gardens at Ball spark some fantastic ideas! They have been designed to inspire visitors as they compare products in an exciting and innovative display\, encouraging creative ideas for residential and commercial garden settings.
URL:https://www.bloomingdalegardenclub.org/event/the-gardens-at-ball-tour/
LOCATION:Ball Horticulture\, 622 Town Road\, West Chicago\, IL\, 60185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloomingdale%20Garden%20Club":MAILTO:bloomingdalegardenclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T200000
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SUMMARY:Indoor Potluck Social Event
DESCRIPTION:The term potluck was used in the Middle Ages to describe an impromptu meal served to unexpected guests or travelers. A person that may drop-in at dinner hour would get “the luck of the pot:” whatever food was left over or kept on the simmer. \nJoin us for a casual indoor potluck gathering where each person contributes by bringing a dish to share. We will blend camaraderie\, creativity and delicious food. Our event will include social time and fun games.
URL:https://www.bloomingdalegardenclub.org/event/indoor-potluck-social-event/
LOCATION:Cornerstone Faith Community Church\, 118 First Street\, Bloomingdale\, IL\, 60108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloomingdale%20Garden%20Club":MAILTO:bloomingdalegardenclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T092354
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SUMMARY:Winter Seed Sowing
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to start seeds easily by growing them in the house without special lighting or equipment. Winter sowing works with nature to propagate your favorite vegetables\, herbs and native plants for the spring planting season. Jan is a seasoned Master Gardener\, who has been winter sowing since 2008.
URL:https://www.bloomingdalegardenclub.org/event/winter-seed-sowing/
LOCATION:Cornerstone Faith Community Church\, 118 First Street\, Bloomingdale\, IL\, 60108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T200000
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SUMMARY:Elections and West Suburban Nursing Christmas Centerpiece Craft
DESCRIPTION:We will hold our club’s annual election of officers. Following elections\, our members will create a unique Christmas centerpiece for the West Suburban Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Each club member will add their own personal touches to the centerpieces. The residents love our annual Christmas projects and look forward to receiving them every year. 
URL:https://www.bloomingdalegardenclub.org/event/elections-and-west-suburban-nursing-christmas-centerpiece-craft/
LOCATION:Cornerstone Faith Community Church\, 118 First Street\, Bloomingdale\, IL\, 60108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,Special Event
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