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
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
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
MPKS February 21st Club Meeting Note the earlier time also - starting at 6:30 PM. Program: First meeting of 2025. Open Discussion. Location: White Fence Farm, 1376 Joliet Road,
MPKS March 21st club meeting Program: Illinois’ Wild and Wonderful Early Bloomers There’s nothing like a blast of beautiful wildflower color after a long winter! Hear stories about our
New date, New day, New time The April 26th club meeting will be held on Saturday April 26th, at 1:30 PM. Program: The first presentation will be about Water. Lake
The Equipment Auction is on Saturday June 7th. The Auction starts at 12:00 PM. The following is a list of items available at the Equipment Auction. If you are interested in
This June, MPKS members are invited to join fellow club members in a one-day outing to LaSalle IL. The group will attend the I&M Canal Boat Tour with a visit
Wannemakers is hosting a Premier Koi Event on Saturday July 12th. Myron and Ellen Kloubec from Kloubec Koi Farm will be bringing fish in for this event. They will also
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
Program: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it All. Three long time members and ponders reflect on their experiences. Location: The meeting will be held at the Cornerstone
Saturday September 20th Club Meeting Program: Since 1979, Phil Malhiot has been collecting, developing and showing his award-winning Bonsai trees. Phil will join us, sharing some of his collection, and demonstrate pruning
The MPKS October 17th Club Meeting Program: Planning and Preparing your Pond for Fall and Winter Location: Chandler’s, 401 N Roselle, Schaumburg IL (Schaumburg Country Club). The restaurant is located
The last MPKS dinner of the year is the Holiday and Awards Dinner on Sunday November 9th . Location: Clara's, 6550 IL-53, Woodridge, IL Dinner: Insalata Caprese, Caesar Salad, Chicken
The February Club meeting will be held on Saturday February 21st, at 1:30 PM. Program: Winter Sowing Workshop presented by Dolly Foster, is a method of starting seeds outdoors, in the
The MPKS club table will be at the 2026 Spring Show at Wannemaker's Garden Center in Downers Grove IL. The hours are 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday March
The March Club meeting will be held on Friday March 20th, at 6:30 PM. Program: Starting up the pond in Spring discussion. Location: White Fence Farm, 1376 Joliet Road, Romeoville IL
The MPKS April 17th Club Meeting Program: We all love our koi ponds, but is your pond becoming an endless chore? John Underwood of Underwood Water Gardens will speak about his
Tosai Auction May 16, 2026 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
The MPKS June 19th Club Meeting Program: From Bland to Grand: Tips for Revitalizing a Landscape. Considering a partial update or a complete landscape overhaul? Thinking of reconfiguring the gardens
Wannemakers Koi Day June 27th. Saturday June 27th, Wannemakers is hosting Kloubec Koi Farm for a Premier Koi Day, Kloubec's will be bringing in assorted size koi for purchase. The
MPKS July 17th Club Meeting Note the earlier time also - starting at 6:30 PM Program: Open discussion on your pond and summer. Location: White Fence Farm, 1376 Joliet Road,
The August Club meeting will be held on Friday August 21st, at 7:00 PM. Program: TBA Location: Cornerstone Faith Church Community Center, 118 First Street, Bloomingdale IL. The community center is