The following are links to websites that offer places to visit, events, activities or classes to attend, and/or online information to help you learn more about and further enjoy your own outdoor space and the natural world in general here in northern Illinois—specifically, the western suburbs of Chicago. Many of these sites provide detailed information about the trees, shrubs and plants that grow best in our area, and how to identify and rectify problems. Of course, your BEST gardening and landscaping resource is American Gardens, Inc.

University of Illinois Extension Service
The Nature Conservancy: Illinois
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
The Morton Arboretum
Cantigny Park Gardens
Garfield Park Conservatory
Lurie Garden
Chicago Botanic Garden
Chicagoland Gardening Magazine