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