The Buzz | May 2026

Cattails & Cocktails

Friday, May 15 | 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Only a few spots left!

Join the Associate Board as we gather under the stars at the beautiful Mellody Farm Nature Preserve. Guests will enjoy a western-inspired buffet, live country music, and dancing in a stunning outdoor setting. Dust off your boots and come dressed in your chicest western attire for a night of fun in support of conservation. LEARN MORE

Pre-orders will be available for pick up the day of the sale, Saturday, May 16 between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at our Main Office, The Nagel Campus for Open Lands

Plants & Pups!
Spring Plant & Tree Sale

Saturday, May 16 | 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Orphans of the Storm | 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Pre-order available through Thursday, May 14
Shop our Spring Plant & Tree Sale and give a forever home to a four‑legged friend. Choose a “problem spot” in your yard—soggy soil, hot sun, or deep shade—remove invasive plants, and start fresh with native trees, shrubs, and plants from LFOLA. You’ll create a more beautiful yard that also nourishes local wildlife. LEARN MORE

Explore LFOLA outdoor programs and events.
Nature is your playground! View the full calendar

ADULTS:

Spring Symposium: Birds, Butterflies, & Blooms
Sunday, May 3
1:00-3:30 p.m.

Monday Bird Hikes with LFOLA  
Mondays, May 4-18
7:00-8:30 a.m.

Conservation Cocktails: What does proper tree planting actually mean?
Friday, May 8
6:00-7:30 p.m.

LFOLA Annual Meeting
Wednesday, May 13
6:00-7:00 p.m.

Cattails & Cocktails
Friday, May 15
6:00-10:00 p.m.

Spring Plant & Tree Sale
Saturday, May 16
8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

ALL AGES | FAMILIES:

Family Campfire
Friday, May 1
5:30-7:00 p.m.

Chicago River Day
Saturday, May 9
9:00 a.m.-noon

CHILDREN:

Cattails & Kiddies
Friday, May 1
4:30-6:00 p.m.

LFOLA Summer Camps
May-August
Various times

Members Only!

Chalet is honored to be a strategic partner with Lake Forest Open Lands. As a way to express our “thank-you”, this 15% coupon is exclusive for the Lake Forest Open Lands members use at Chalet Wilmette. This exclusive offer is valid through May 31, 2026. Show the coupon in-store or use code LFOL15 online. PRINT YOUR COUPON

Beyond the Trail...

Celebrations in the Field

Lake Forest Open Lands Association has earned its third accreditation renewal, now a secen-year term and a first in Illinois. We are grateful to our community, LFOLA staff, board, and partners who make this work possible. READ MORE ON LINKED IN