Below is a list of 2026 native plant sales in our area listed by date. Please check back often as this list will be updated as new 2026 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
Online ordering begins for Lake County Forest Preserves Online Native Plant Sale
Sales are open now for the online Native Plant Sale, hosted with Possibility Place Nursery. Purchases from the online sale are shipped to your door.
March 1, Sunday – April 4, 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 region, offering more than 200 species of native plants, including perennials, grasses, ferns, sedges, shrubs, and trees. All plants are grown without neonicotinoid pesticides. Pre-order pickup and the members-only sale will be Friday, May 1 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., and the public sale will be Saturday–Sunday, May 2–3 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Hill ‘N Dale Preserve, in the CFC Plant Sale Barn, located at the northwest corner of Ridge Road and West County Line Road in Barrington Hills, Illinois.
March 1, Saturday – May 15, Friday
Online pre-ordering for Sag Moraine Spring 5th Annual Native Plant Sale
Pre-order native garden design packages, full flats, and native shrubs and trees for pickup at in-person sale on June 6th. More information coming soon!
April 12, Sunday
Last day to pre-order Kane Native Plant Sale
Sale is hosted by the Kane Forest Preserve Foundation. Pick up your pre-ordered plants on Saturday, April 25, at the in-person sale at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, Creek Bend Nature Center, 37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles, IL.
April 16, Thursday
Last day to order native trees and shrubs for Kane-DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District Spring Sale
Pick Up Date for trees and shrubs is Friday, April 24th.
Kane-DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District Spring 2026 Native Tree and Shrub Catalog
Kane-DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District Spring 2026 Native Tree and Shrub Order Form
April 25, 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
April 25, Saturday, 9 am to 12 pm
Kane Native Plant In-Person Sale
Sale is hosted by the Kane Forest Preserve Foundation and will take place at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, Creek Bend Nature Center, 37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles, IL. Pre-orders are available until April 12. You can also purchase an early bird ticket ($15 per person) for access to the sale from 8 am – 9 am.
May 1, Friday, 11 am to 5 pm, (Citizens for Conservation Members Only)
May 2, 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, in the CFC Plant Sale Barn, located at the northwest corner of Ridge Road and West County Line Road in Barrington Hills.
May 2, 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, garden tool sharpening, hands-on kids activities, crafts, local 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 2, 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. More information coming soon! Location is Lake Etta County Park, 4801 W. 29th Ave, Gary, IN.
May 3, 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
Saturday, May 9 (More information coming soon!)
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. The location for the sale is McDonald Farm, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville, IL 60565.
Friday, May 15, 10 am – 7 pm
Saturday, May 16, 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! Get ready to shop at a new location for 2026! DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road in Wheaton, IL.
Saturday, May 16, 9 am – 3 pm
Sunday, May 17, 10 am – 2 pm
Lake County Forest Preserves In-Person Native Plant Sale
Choose from a variety of plant species, including vibrant flowers, hardy forbs and native grasses. Learn about eco-friendly practices that benefit your home, wallet and community. Experts will be onsite to answer questions and offer guidance. Prices vary, and inventory is limited, so come early. Don’t forget to bring boxes to transport plants. Plants will be supplied by Country Road Greenhouses and Bombus, LLC. Online orders aren’t available for the in-person sale. Location for the sale is Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 Buckley Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048.
May 16, Time TBA
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. Sale will be at Gray Willows Farm, 5N949 Corron Road, Campton Hills IL 60175.
May 22, Friday
Last day to order native plants for Kane-DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District Spring Sale
Pick Up Date for native plants is Friday, May 29th. Catalog coming soon!
June 6, Saturday, 9 am – 2 pm
Sag Moraine Spring 5th Annual Native Plant Sale
More information coming soon!
Check back soon for information on the following native plant sales:
Crestview Garden Club Of Elmhurst Annual Plant Sale
Friends of Volo Bog Native Shrub & Tree Spring Sale
Liberty Prairie Plant Sale and Farm Festival
Schaumburg Community Garden Club and Spring Valley Nature Center Native Plant Sale
West Cook Wild Ones Native Plant Sale
Wild Ones Rock River Valley Chapter In-Person Native Plant Sale