MPKS June 2023 Club Meeting

The Growing Place 2000 Montgomery Rd, Aurora, IL, United States

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 Club Table at Hawthorn Gardens June 17th

Hawthorn Gardens 24481 N Old McHenry Rd, Hawthorn Woods, IL, United States

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

MPKS 2023 Pond Tour Southwest/West Region

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

MPKS 2023 Pond Tour South Region

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

MPKS July 2023 Club Meeting

White Water Filters 23 N Water Street, Batavia, IL, United States

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

MPKS 2023 Pond Tour North/Northwest Region

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

MPKS 2023 Pond Tour Central Region

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

MPKS August 2023 Club Meeting and Local Outing

Lincoln Park Conservatory 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

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

MPKS 2023 Annual Picnic

Andrew Toman Grove W. 27th and Desplaines Ave, Riverside, IL, United States

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

MPKS October 2023 Club Meeting

Chandler's 401 N Roselle, Schaumburg, IL

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

MPKS 2023 Holiday and Awards Dinner

Clara's 6550 Route 53, Woodridge, IL, United States

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

MPKS February 16th Meeting

Paisans Pizzeria 2901 Ogden Ave, Lisle, IL

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

MPKS March 15th Club Meeting

Chandler's 401 N Roselle, Schaumburg, IL

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

Cancelled MPKS Bowling Event April 14th

Fox Bowl, Wheaton 1101 Butterfield Rd, Wheaton, IL, United States

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

April 19th MPKS Club Meeting

White Fence Farm 1376 Joliet Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

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 2024 Tosai Auction and May Meeting

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 Road Trip June 22nd

Kloubek Koi farm 1375 Baxter Ave NW, Amana, IA, United States

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

July 19th MPKS Club Meeting

White Fence Farm 1376 Joliet Road, Romeoville, IL, United States

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

MPKS Pond Tour – July 20th South Region

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

MPKS August Club Meeting

Chandler's 401 N Roselle, Schaumburg, IL

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

MPKS September 21st Club Meeting

Member's House

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

MPKS October 18th Club Meeting

Paisans Pizzeria 2901 Ogden Ave, Lisle, IL

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

MPKS Holiday Dinner November 10th

Chandler's 401 N Roselle, Schaumburg, IL

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