Events

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