News Release Date
05-07-2026
The Riverwoods Preservation Council (RPC) is pleased to announce the Village's recognition as a TREE CITY!
Join the RPC and Village in celebrating: Tree Sapling Giveaway Locally Grown Vegetable Plants for Sale Chat with the "Plant Ladies" Visit with Plant, Landscape and Ecological Experts Get your free Tick Tool Kit while supplies last * Purchase RPC's latest Native Seed mix
Event Details
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When: Saturday, May 16, 2026
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Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Where: Village Hall
What’s Happening?
- Free Tree Saplings: Take home a complimentary sapling to plant in your own yard.
- Expert Advice: Chat with Evan Shorr, an arborist from Bartlett Tree Experts and Mary Fortmann, an ecologist from Openlands.
- Native Plant Sale: Peruse a beautiful selection of native perennials from Bombus, available for purchase on-site.
- Pre-Order Pickup: If you pre-ordered plants, this is the time to collect them!
- Native Seed Mix: RPC's latest natice seed mix available for purchase.
- Celebration: Enjoy cake in celebration of our community.
Whether you're looking to enhance your garden with native species or simply want to learn more about the trees that make Riverwoods unique, we look forward to seeing you there!