December 11, 2024
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Learn about Kendall County’s wildflowers at Sept. 2 program

By Shaw Local News Network
Master naturalist Ken Mozingo will present “Wildflowers of Kendall County” on Saturday, Sept. 2 at the Pickerill-Pigott Forest Preserve in Yorkville.

Master naturalist Ken Mozingo will present “Wildflowers of Kendall County” on Saturday, Sept. 2 at the Pickerill-Pigott Forest Preserve in Yorkville. (Ken Mozingo)

A Master Naturalist will present “Wildflowers of Kendall County” from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2, at the Pickerill-Pigott Forest Preserve.

According to a news release, Ken Mozingo, a longtime volunteer with the Kendall County Forest Preserve, will share an hourlong presentation, followed by an optional guided hike through the forest preserve. The program is free and open to the public.

Mozingo will share his photos of native Kendall County plants and flowers, and will share tips on how to identify them. He also will discuss how residents can support public native plant preserves and create mini preserves in private yards.

The Pickerill-Pigott Forest Preserve is at 6350 Minkler Road, Yorkville.