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address PO Box 5634, Elgin, Illinois 60121
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Greater Kane County Native Plant Sale

May 17 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

At Gray Willows Farm 5N949 Corron Road, Campton Hills – 150 species including Ferns, Tress and Shrubs.

Visit https://greaterkanecounty.wildones.org/events for more information
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