Restoring our environment
one plant at a time
About Us
Sag Moraine helps people create beautiful, ecologically healthy landscapes with native plants. Through education, community projects, practical resources, and hands-on programs, we’re restoring habitat—one plant at a time.
Sag Moraine is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Upcoming Events
Sag Moraine provides regular education opportunities for the community.
Join us as we learn about native plants and ecological landscaping.
Gardening Like a Bison: Creating Wildlife Habitat the Way Nature Does
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM CT
Dr. Shaun McCoshum, author of Natural Habitats and Wildlife Gardening, will explore how habitats functioned before industrialization—and how we can recreate natural processes to create beautiful, resilient landscapes that support wildlife.
Prairie Trails Library Seed Exchange
Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM CT
Prairie Trails Public Library
8449 Moody Avenue, Burbank, IL 60459
Join Sag Moraine for a community seed exchange! Share seeds, discover new plants, and connect with fellow gardeners. Library website
Pollinators Start with Plants: Connecting Kids to Nature Through Food
2027 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference
January 28-30, 2027, Chicago
Sag Moraine will be presenting “Pollinators Start with Plants: Connecting Kids to Nature Through Food” at the 2027 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference. Hosted by the Illinois Association of Park Districts and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association, the conference brings together park, recreation, and conservation professionals from across Illinois. We’re excited to share practical and engaging ways to help children discover the connection between native plants, pollinators, and the food we eat.
Native Plant Finder
Find the Right Native Plants
for Your Yard
Discover plants that fit your landscape and support pollinators with our Native Plant Finder. This tool highlights beautiful, easy-to-grow species native to the Chicago region that are perfectly suited for home gardens — dependable, manageable, and right-sized for urban and suburban yards.
How You Can Help
Volunteer
Join a growing community of people who care about native plants and healthy ecosystems. Whether you have an hour a week or a few hours a month, your skills can make a difference.
Home Growers Program
Become a Member
Your membership helps Sag Moraine create educational programs and inspire more people to plant native. Together, we can grow a stronger community for pollinators and people alike.
Learn About Native Plants—Anytime
Explore Sag Moraine’s free presentations and videos covering native garden design, plant selection, pollinators, wildlife, conservation, and more.
Community
Sag Moraine is a non-political community of people who value the promotion of native plants for the protection of our local ecosystems. We provide regular opportunities to connect, learn and share ideas both remotely and in person. Please join us as we restore our environment one plant at a time.
Conservation
Sag Moraine encourages thoughtful plant choices that ecologically benefit our environment. We respect the rich natural history of our area and believe that many small things make a big difference. Every time we choose a native plant for our landscape we create a more vital and sustainable ecosystem.