Chicago Flower and Garden Show Tour  The theme of the Chicago Flower and Garden show this year “Flowertales – the story grows on”. The show runs from March 21st through

Program:   Don’t Use the Worst First:  Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for the Home Gardener Learn environmentally friendly pest management techniques and receive advice on the safe use of pesticides in

Program:    An open discussion on Winter and Ponds. Elections will be held at this meeting. Location:  The Bohemian Crystal, 639 N Blackhawk Dr, Westmont IL (630) 789-1981 Dinner:   Beef

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner The Midwest Pond and Koi Society is hosting the 23rd  Annual Volunteer Appreciation dinner on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 1:00 pm. This dinner is to honor

Program:  What filters actually do for your water presented by Myron and Ellen Kloubec of Kloubec Koi Farm.  Location:  The Bohemian Crystal, 639 N Blackhawk Dr, Westmont IL (630) 789-1981

All MPKS members and their families are invited to participate in our Annual Bowling Event. This event will be held Saturday evening, February 1st at Eden Lanes, 10159 W Cermak

Program:    A presentation on Water Garden and Shoreline Plants that can be used in the northern Illinois water garden. It will also include how to make rock flower pots

Due to the Coronavirus and closing of all restaurants, the March meeting is cancelled.   Program:     A Master of Bonsai will share his experiences as well as display a

The April dinner meeting is cancelled due to the "Stay Home" mandate and restaurants not being open. The topic will be rescheduled. Program:   Water Quality in Your Pond.  What tests

Due to stay-at-home restrictions, the May 15th meeting is cancelled.   Program: Location:  Chandler's Restaurant, 401 N Roselle, Schaumburg IL. Dinner: Please make dinner reservations by Tuesday, May 12, 2020 by

Program:   This meeting has been cancelled due to Covid 19 restrictions. Location: Home Run Inn Pizza, 7521 Lemont Rd, Darien IL 60561 Dinner:   Pizza, appetizers, salads, and dessert with soft

Program:     Incredible Bats seeks to dispel the myths and fears of bats and other creatures you may encounter in your neighborhood and in the wild.  We will present compelling

Program:     A tour of the Klehm Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Location: Klehm Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 2715 S Main Street, Rockford IL. This event is on Saturday and

This is the last meeting of 2020. Program:  Preparing for Fall and Winter Location:  White Water Filters, 23 N Water Str, Batavia IL Details of Meeting:  The meeting will be

The January 15th meeting is cancelled due to the Corona Virus. We are looking forward to meetings starting again in Spring.

The February 19th meeting is cancelled due to the Corona Virus. We are looking forward to meetings starting again in Spring.

Wannemakers has invited MPKS to participate in their 2021 spring show. In order for MPKS to have a club table at this event, we will need volunteers to staff the

The March 19th meeting is cancelled due to the Covid-19 virus.  

Alsip Home & Nursery  has invited MPKS to participate in their 2021 spring show. In order for MPKS to have a club table at this event, we will need volunteers

The first MPKS club meeting of the year. Program:    How do I know I have a leak, how to locate the leak, how to fix the leak presented by

Program: Designing a Flower Bed with Seasonal Interest - Have you ever seen a garden that just took your breath away? You visit again, two months later, and the garden

Midwest Pond & Koi Auction this Spring.    With the weather starting to warm up, we look forward to the MPKS Tosai Auction. The club holds this event to allow

The June meeting will be held on SATURDAY June 19th at 2:30 PM. The Kloubec's will also be at The Hidden Gardens at 1:00 PM. Myron and Ellen will bring

Program:     Nicky Strahl with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources will speak on how to ensure humans and wildlife interactions have reduced conflicts whether it's in your backyard pond

A self guided tour of the Midwest Pond & Koi Society North / Northwest Region 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. View Garden and Pond Tour in the events section for

A self guided tour of the Midwest Pond & Koi Society Central Region 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. View Garden and Pond Tour in the events section for towns in

A self guided tour of the Midwest Pond & Koi Society Southwest / West Region 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. View Garden and Pond Tour in the events section for

A self guided tour of the Midwest Pond & Koi Society South Region 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. View Garden and Pond Tour in the events section for towns in

Myron and Ellen Kloubec have extended an invitation to MPKS to visit their facility on Saturday August 7th. You must RSVP in order to attend. The agenda for the trip

MPKS will have a guided tour of the Rotary Botanical Gardens on Saturday August 21st . The tour will start at 10:00 AM. The Rotary Garden is located in Janesville,

The club picnic is planned for Sunday, August 29th at Andrew Toman Grove, W. 27th & Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside.  The picnic site entrance is on Des Plaines and

Program:     Preparing your pond for fall and winter. Location: Home Run Inn Pizza, 7521 Lemont Rd, Darien IL 60561 Dinner:   Pizza, appetizers, salads, and dessert with soft drinks. Please

Program:    A Master of Bonsai, Phil Malhiot will share his experiences as well as display a few of his trees. He will also design another as he speaks. MPKS

The last MPKS dinner of the year is the Holiday Dinner on November 21st . The dinner will be held at Clara's Restaurant, 6550 S Route 53, Woodridge IL. The

Program:    First meeting of the year. An open discussion about winter and your pond.  Location:  The Bohemian Crystal, 639 N Blackhawk Dr, Westmont IL (630) 789-1981 Dinner:    Soup, breaded

Program:     Are you thinking about Upgrading or Updating your pond?  Mike White of White Water Filters will review everything you need to think about for this process. Location: NEW

Program: Marshall Dirks will share the new Proven Winners plants for Spring – including the National Plants of the Year, annuals, perennials, shrubs, Proven Harvest veggies and the new Heart

The Annual MPKS Bowling Night is Saturday Night April 30, 2022. The event will be held at Fox Bowl, 1101 Butterfield Rd, Wheaton IL Check in at 6:00 PM. Dinner

Program:   Garden Insects. DuPage County has a wide variety of garden insects, many of which may call your garden home. Hear about some of the insects you are likely

Tosai Auction May 21, 2022 Preview fish Noon    Auction starts 1:00 PM Once the weather starts to warm up, we look forward to the MPKS Tosai Auction. The club

MPKS will have a club table on Saturday June 4th at White Water Filters. Location: White Water Filters  23 N Water Street, Batavia IL. The club table will be at

MPKS will have a club table on Sunday June 5th at Lurvey Garden Center. Location:  Lurvey Garden Center 2550 E Dempster St, Des Plaines IL 60016 The club table will

MPKS will have a club table on Saturday June 11th at The Growing Place. Location:  The Growing Place  2000 Montgomery Rd Aurora IL 60504 The club table will be at

The next MPKS meeting and fish sale is Saturday June 11th . Also, how to pick up your Pond Tour Map. The June meeting will be held on SATURDAY June

MPKS will have a club table on Saturday June 18th at Hawthorn Gardens. Location:  Hawthorn Gardens  24481 N Old McHenry Rd, Hawthorn Woods IL 60047 The club table will be

A self guided tour of the Midwest Pond & Koi Society Central Region 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. View Garden and Pond Tour in the events section for towns in

A self guided tour of the Midwest Pond & Koi Society Southwest / West Region 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. View Garden and Pond Tour in the events section for

July 15th Club Meeting rescheduled to July 22nd due to rainy weather Program:  Treating your fish. Location:  White Water Filters, 23 N Water Street, Batavia IL.  The meeting will be

A self guided tour of the Midwest Pond & Koi Society South Region 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. View Garden and Pond Tour in the events section for towns in

A self guided tour of the Midwest Pond & Koi Society North / Northwest Region 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. View Garden and Pond Tour in the events section for

August 20th   Road Trip to Mitchell Park Domes in Milwaukee WI  MPKS will have a guided tour of the Mitchell Park Domes on Saturday August 20th . This is

The club picnic is planned for Noon on Sunday, August 28th at Andrew Toman Grove, W. 27th & Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside.  The picnic site entrance is on Des

Program:  What do you know about birds in your neighborhood? What do you want to know about birds? Who is that visitor to your bird feeder? Is he a resident or

Program:  Blanding’s Turtle: What We’re Doing to Help an Illinois Endangered Species Discover the Forest Preserve District’s work to help the state-endangered Blanding’s turtle. Hear about how the restoration of habitat

The last MPKS dinner of the year is the Holiday and Awards Dinner on Sunday November 13th . Location:  Chandler’s, 401 N Roselle, Schaumburg IL (Schaumburg Country Club) Dinner: Garden

February 17th Club Meeting Program:  Winter and your Pond open discussion. Location:  Franconi’s / Fat Rickys, 646 N Independence Blvd, Romeoville IL Dinner: Salad, Chicken Parmesan, Penne with Meatballs, Baby

March 17th Club Meeting Program: Spring start-up of your Pond Mike White of White Water Filters will talk about what is best for your pond in the spring whether you

April 21st Club Meeting Hydrangeas by Glen Grosch A colorful and fact-filled presentation on successfully growing hydrangeas in the Chicago area. Each of six species will be covered as to

The Annual MPKS Bowling Night is Saturday Night April 29, 2023. The event will be held at Fox Bowl, 1101 Butterfield Rd, Wheaton IL Check in at 6:00 PM. Dinner

May 19th Club Meeting Koi Pond Water Management from an Aquaculturist’s Perspective. Pat Foley will present a very basic primer on water chemistry and how design and management of RAS production

Tosai Auction May 20, 2023 Preview fish Noon    Auction starts 1:00 PM Once the weather starts to warm up, we look forward to the MPKS Tosai Auction. The club

MPKS Saturday June 10th  Meeting and Fish Sale The June meeting will be held on SATURDAY June 10th at 2:30 PM. The fish sale starts at 1:00 PM. Program:  Myron

MPKS will have a club table on June 17th at Hawthorn Gardens. Current MPKS members may pick up their 2023 Pond Tur Map. Memberships and Pond Tour Maps will be

July 15th MPKS Pond Tour Sunday  9:00 AM to 5:00 PM  The cost is $20.00 per family and allows you to tour all four days. This is our 33rd year

July 16th MPKS  Pond Tour Sunday  9:00 AM to 5:00 PM  The cost is $20.00 per family and allows you to tour all four days. This is our 33rd year

July 21st Club Meeting Who’s Who of Owls Mark Spreyer award winning naturalist from the Stillman Nature Center reveals the truth about many of our North American owls and other

July 22nd MPKS Pond Tour Sunday  9:00 AM to 5:00 PM  The cost is $20.00 per family and allows you to tour all four days. This is our 33rd year

July 23rd MPKS Pond Tour Central Region Sunday  9:00 AM to 5:00 PM  The cost is $20.00 per family and allows you to tour all four days. This is our

The MPKS August club meeting will be a local outing on  August 12th. MPKS will have a 2 hour guided tour of the Lincoln Park Conservatory and Lily Pool. The

August 27th  MPKS Annual Picnic The club picnic is planned for Sunday, August 27th at Andrew Toman Grove, W. 27th & Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside. The picnic site entrance

October 20th Club Meeting  A Pond's Patina -- Establishing and Maintaining This Critical Part of Your Pond's Ecosystem presented by Jamie Beyer of Midwest Waterscapes So, just what is a

The last MPKS dinner of the year is the Holiday and Awards Dinner on Sunday November 12th . Location:  Clara's,  6550 IL-53, Woodridge, IL  Dinner: Insalata Caprese, Caesar Salad, Chcken

The first 2024 meeting of the year is February 16th. Program:  Open discussion about winter and your pond. Location:  Paisans Pizzeria, 2901 Ogden Ave, Lisle, IL Meeting held in lower

March 15th Club Meeting  Program:  With 1000’s of hosta hybrids available to gardeners today, their sheer diversity insures them a place in every garden. Their origins, cultivation, and characteristics are

This event is cancelled. The Annual MPKS Bowling Event is Sunday April 14, 2024. The event will be held at Fox Bowl, 1101 Butterfield Rd, Wheaton IL Check in at

MPKS April 19th Club Meeting Program:   Dragonflies and Damselfies:  The Gardens Frequent Fliers Location:  White Fence Farm, 1376 Joliet Road, Romeoville IL (815) 838-1152 Dinner: Farm Chicken OR Fried

Tosai Auction May 18, 2024 Preview fish Noon    Auction starts 1:00 PM Once the weather starts to warm up, we look forward to the MPKS Tosai Auction. The club

MPKS June 22nd Road Trip to the Kloubec Koi Farm Amana IA Myron and Ellen Kloubec have invited MPKS and two other koi clubs to visit the Kloubec Koi Farm

MPKS July 19th Club Meeting Due to the crazy weather - heat, humidity, and rain, we decided to move the meeting indoors. Note the earlier time also - starting at

A self guided tour of the Midwest Pond & Koi Society South Region 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. View Garden and Pond Tour in the events section for towns in

A self guided tour of the Midwest Pond & Koi Society North / Northwest Region 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. View Garden and Pond Tour in the events section for

A self guided tour of the Midwest Pond & Koi Society Central Region 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. View Garden and Pond Tour in the events section for towns in

A self guided tour of the Midwest Pond & Koi Society Southwest / West Region 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. View Garden and Pond Tour in the events section for

Friday August 16th Club Meeting  Program:  Urban Coyote Location:   Chandler’s, 401 N Roselle, Schaumburg IL (Schaumburg Country Club).   The restaurant is located in the Schaumburg Country Club. Major crossroads are

August 25th  MPKS Annual Picnic has been CANCELLED.  

Saturday September 21st  Club Meeting Program:  Presentation on Monarch Butterflies and Mushrooms. Location:  A member's house in Brookfield IL.  When you sign up for the meeting, you will receive the

The October 18th Club Meeting is Friday evening. Program:  Preparing your pond for fall and winter. Members will talk about how they prepare their ponds for the season. Location:  Paisans

The last MPKS dinner of the year is the Holiday Dinner on Sunday November 10th      Location:   Chandler’s, 401 N Roselle, Schaumburg IL (Schaumburg Country Club).   The restaurant is