Below is a list of 2025 native plant sales in our area listed by date. Please check back often as this list will be updated as new 2025 sale dates are finalized. Visit our Native Plant Nurseries page to find nurseries in our area that sell true native plants.
Tips for Native Plant Sales – Pre-order if possible or arrive before scheduled time for best selection. Look up information on specific native plants and locate plant pictures at the Illinois Wildflowers website. Visit our Recommended Plants for Our Area page for suggestions on what to plant if you are just getting started with native plants.
February 22, Saturday
Online ordering available for Lake County Forest Preserves Online Native Plant Sale
Prefer to shop from home and have purchases shipped to your door? Online sales are available through Possibility Place Nursery’s website. Perennial flats require purchases in multiples of 18, in any combination of species. Some perennials are also available in a 1-gallon size. Species available while supplies last. If your desired plant is out of stock, please enter your name and email in the “Notify Me” section to be alerted when the plant is restocked. Trees and shrubs will begin shipping April 1. Forbs and grasses will ship in May. Possibility Place Nursery will notify you when your order ships.
March 1, Saturday
Online ordering begins for Sag Moraine Spring 2025 Native Plant Sale
Garden design packages and native plant starter kits from Stellar Natives, native shrubs from Fiore Nursery, and full flats of select native groundcovers from Midwest Groundcovers will all be available for pre-order on March 1st. All orders must be picked up at the Sag Moraine Native Plant Sale at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 College Pkwy, Parking Lot D3, Palos Hills, IL on May 31st between 9am and 2pm.
March 9, Sunday to April 12, Saturday (or until order capacity is full)
Online Ordering for Citizens for Conservation Spring Native Plant, Shrub & Tree Sale
The sale is one of the largest in the area, offering more than 200 varieties of native plants, including perennials, ferns, sedges, grasses, shrubs and trees. All plants sold are free of neonicotinoid pesticides. This year’s sale will also feature two special garden packages, featuring plants that support pollinators. Pre-order pickup will be Friday, May 2 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday May 3 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Hill ‘N Dale Preserve located at 11801 Ridge Road, Barrington Hills, Illinois. CFC members will also be able to shop the in-person sale on May 2, and CFC members get a 10% discount all days.
March 15, Saturday – May 11, Sunday
Online ordering for West Cook Wild Ones Native Plant Sale
Pick up can be scheduled for June 5th, 6th, and 7th in Maywood at Forest Preserve District of Cook County Central Warehouse, 2199 S. 1st Ave, Maywood, IL or June 6th and 7th in Lemont at Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, 12545 W. 111th St., Lemont, IL. There is a 10 percent discount for Wild Ones members in any chapter. In the discount code area, use MEMSAVE10. There is also a 10 percent discount for Conservation@Home members, use the discount code C@H10. West Cook Wild Ones is partnering with the Forest Preserves of Cook County, Conservation @ Home and University of Illinois Extension.
April 1, Tuesday, 8 am
Tickets go on sale for Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Native Plant Ticketed Presale
Shop early and in person for native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees on May 15th, one day before the sale is open to the public. A ticket is required for this event. Only 300 tickets — or 100 tickets per hour starting at 4 pm are available for this exclusive shopping event.
April 5, Saturday, 1 pm
Online ordering deadline for Friends of Volo Bog Native Shrub & Tree Spring Sale
Order early – supplies are limited. Order Pick-up Saturday, April 12, 9 am-12 pm at Volo Bog State Natural Area behind the Visitor Center. All proceeds will support educational programs, projects, and events at Volo Bog State Natural Area.
Friends of Volo Bog Native Shrub & Tree Spring Sale Order Form
April 11, Friday
Last day to order trees and shrubs for Kane-DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District Spring Sale
Pick Up Date for trees and shrubs is Friday, April 18th.
Kane-DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District Spring 2025 Catalog
Kane-DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District Spring 2025 Order Form
April 15, Tuesday to April 19, Saturday
Online ordering for The Conservation Foundation McDonald Farm Annual Plant Sale
Pre-order native plant kits designed to be an easy way to add native plants to your gardens, and themed vegetable kits offer a simple, fun and delicious ways to grow at home. All pre-orders will be available for pick up at our in-person plant sale on May 10th at McDonald Farm, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville. Please do not order plant kits if you are unable to pick up your order during our sale on May 10th. Native plants, organic veggie and herbs, rain barrels, organic compost, and more will be available in-person on May 10th.
The Conservation Foundation McDonald Farm Online Pre-Sale Plant Kit Ordering
April 25, Friday
Last day to order for Schaumburg Community Garden Club and Spring Valley Nature Center Native Plant Sale
Pre-order native wildflowers, grasses, perennials, shrubs, trees, and composters! Each year, the selection varies slightly to offer a variety of plants. While certain core plants are available annually, new species are introduced each year. Orders are filled according to the time they occur. Plant order pick up will be on Saturday, May 17th and Sunday, May 18th at Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg, IL, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. There will also be an in person tent sale on both days.
Schaumburg Community Garden Club and Spring Valley Nature Center Native Plant Sale Online Ordering
April 25, Friday
Last day to order for Wild Ones Rock River Valley Chapter 2025 In-Person Native Plant Sale
Online store opens on Monday, March 24th. Members-only pickup is on Thursday, May 8th from 1 to 7 p.m., followed by order pickups and public sales on Friday, May 9th from 1 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 10th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pickup location is 4601 Paulson Rd., Caledonia, IL.
April 26, Saturday, 8:30 am – 11 am
Wheaton Park District Native Illinois Plant Sale
Sale will take place at the Public Works Storage Yard, 820 W. Liberty Drive. Get there early, plants sell out quickly!
Wheaton Park District Native Plant List
May 2, Friday, 11 am to 5 pm, (Citizens for Conservation Members Only)
May 3, Saturday, 9 am to 3 pm (Public Sale)
Citizens for Conservation Spring Native Plant, Shrub & Tree In-Person Sale
The sale is one of the largest in the area, offering more than 200 varieties of native plants, including perennials, ferns, sedges, grasses, shrubs and trees. All plants sold are free of neonicotinoid pesticides. Need some planning help? Visit CFC’s Local Native Plant Database. Filters allow you to sort by water need, sun, desired color, companion plants, and desired wildlife or pollinator species that you want to attract. Location for the sale is at Hill ‘N Dale Preserve located at 11801 Ridge Road, Barrington Hills, Illinois.
May 3, Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm
SCARCE Growin’ Green Garden Market
Native plants will be available along with organic vegetable and herb seedlings, compost, rain barrels, workshops, crafts, music, eco-vendors, and gardening books. Location is SCARCE 800 S Rohlwing Rd (IL Rt 53), Addison, IL
About 1/2 mile north of North Ave on the west side of the street.
May 3, Saturday, 9 am – 3 pm
Wild Ones Gibson Woods Annual Native Plant Sale
Over 100 species of flowers, grasses, sedges and shrubs including prairie, wetland, shade and woodland. This outdoor event is RAIN or SHINE – please dress accordingly. Please bring your own boxes. Cash, checks or credit/debit cards accepted. Arrive early for best selection! Location is Lake Etta County Park, 4801 W. 29th Ave, Gary, IN.
May 4, Sunday, 12 pm to 3 pm
The Wildlife Preservation & Propagation Committee Native Plant Sale
Over 150 quality, locally grown, native plant species are available including plants for every environment: prairie, savanna, woodland, and wetland. Many of our members are on hand to answer questions and help with getting the right plant in the right environment. Plan on arriving early for the best selection because people start lining up around 11:00 a.m. A little pre-planning is helpful so you know where to go for what you are looking for. Quantities may be limited and due to crop failure, some may not be available. There will also be a book table with an extensive selection of titles on our natural world.
WPPC Native Plant List
WPPC Native Garden Plans
Friday, May 9, 1 pm – 7 pm
Saturday, May 10, 9 am – 2 pm
Wild Ones Rock River Valley Chapter 2025 In-Person Native Plant Sale
Sale location is 4601 Paulson Rd. (same as Paladin Parkway), Caledonia IL, just off East Riverside Boulevard and I-90 on the east side of Rockford, IL.
Saturday, May 10, 9 am – 1 pm
The Conservation Foundation McDonald Farm Annual Plant Sale
Gardeners will delight in the many varieties of native plants, organic veggie and herb starts, rain barrels, organic compost, and more — all available at the in-person McDonald Farm Plant Sale. View the anticipated plant variety lists on the TCF website. The location for the sale is McDonald Farm, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville, IL 60565.
The Conservation Foundation McDonald Farm Anticipated Plant Variety Lists
May 10, Saturday, 8 am to 5 pm
Liberty Prairie Plant Sale and Farm Festival
Native perennial plants from Possibility Place will be available along with vegetable, herb, flower and annual plants, compost, mulch, garden items, wagon rides and tours. Location is Prairie Crossing Conservation Farm, 550 Harris Road, Grayslake, IL.
Thursday, May 15 (Advanced Shopping Ticketed Event – Click here to purchase tickets.)
Friday, May 16, 10 am – 7 pm
Saturday, May 17, 9 am – 2 pm
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Native Plant Sale
Check out 14 plant species never before available at the sale, plus 155 forbs/grasses and 24 trees/shrubs! On-site plant experts will answer your questions and provide planting recommendations! Location is Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook, IL.
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Native Plant Sale Catalog
May 16, Friday
Last day to order plants for Kane-DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District Spring Sale
Pick Up Date for trees and shrubs is Friday, May 23rd.
Kane-DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District Spring 2025 Catalog
Kane-DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District Spring 2025 Order Form
May 17, Saturday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Wild Ones Greater Kane County Chapter Public Plant Sale
There will be a wide selection of native plants to buy — plus the opportunity to ask questions and get advice. Plants will be sourced from Taylor Creek, Possibility Place, Majestic Oaks, Country Road Greenhouses, Midwest Groundcovers, and Pizzo. Sale will be at Gray Willows Farm, 5N949 Corron Road, Campton Hills IL 60175.
May 17, Saturday, 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Crestview Garden Club Of Elmhurst Annual Plant Sale
Native plants, shrubs and trees will be species available along with other perennials, herbs, groundcover, and houseplants. Sale will take place at The Depot at Wild Meadows Trace, 511 South York Street, Elmhurst.
Saturday, May 17, 10 am – 2 pm
Sunday, May 18, 10 am – 2 pm
Schaumburg Community Garden Club and Spring Valley Nature Center Native Plant Tent Sale
Choose from native wildflowers, grasses, perennials, shrubs, trees, and composters! Each year, the selection varies slightly to offer a variety of plants. While certain core plants are available annually, new species are introduced each year. This year, 4,600 forbs, grasses, perennials, and shrubs have been pre-ordered! Pre-orders are encouraged if you have specific plants in mind and are available until April 25th. Sale will be at Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg, IL, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Saturday, May 17, 9 am – 3 pm
Sunday, May 18, 10 am – 2 pm
Lake County Forest Preserves In-Person Native Plant Sale
Choose from a variety of plant species including native flowers, ferns, forbs and grasses. As you shop, learn about eco-friendly practices to benefit your home, wallet and community. Experts will be available at the sale to answer questions. Inventory is limited and first-come, first-serve. Location for the sale is Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 Buckley Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048.
May 31, Saturday, 9 am – 2 pm
Sag Moraine Spring 2025 Native Plant Sale
Sale will be at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W College Pkwy, Parking Lot D3, Palos Hills, IL 60465. Thousands of native plants will be available for individual purchase. In addition, garden design packages and native plant starter kits from Stellar Natives, native shrubs from Fiore Nursery, and full flats of select native groundcovers from Midwest Groundcovers will all be available for pre-order.