LET’S PLANT FOR THE BIRDS!
We’re planting more than 650 native trees, shrubs, grasses and wildflowers along Waukegan’s Lake Michigan shoreline. YES, SIX HUNDRED FIFTY! And WE NEED YOU!
Thanks to generous donor support, funding from our Sharing Our Shore Waukegan initiative and additional site preparation by the City of Waukegan, we’re planting even MORE habitat for birds!
Join us at Lakefront Landing to create vital stopover habitat for migrating birds and a healthier home for wildlife.
These new plantings will provide valuable food, shelter and habitat for the many birds that use Waukegan’s shoreline as an important stopover during migration.
Friday, October 9 & Saturday, October 10
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Stiner Pavilion at the Waukegan Dunes, Waukegan
We’ll gather in the parking lot nearest Stiner Pavilion and begin planting at 9:00 AM. All tools and planting supplies will be provided, and we’ll have refreshments on hand to keep everyone fueled.
What to bring: Gloves, comfortable clothes and shoes that can get dirty, and lots of energy! We’ll take care of the rest.
Planting will take place over two days, so join us for one morning or both. Many hands will help us get hundreds of new native plants in the ground and ready to welcome migrating birds.
Please check this page before the event for any schedule or weather-related updates.
Program Partners: City of Waukegan, Lake Plain Coalition, Nature Everywhere Waukegan