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