Spearheaded by Board Member Lynne Wallack, SNA has been turning our forgotten corner plots into beautiful native, perennial gardens! Take a look at our latest transformed plots at Lakewood & Waveland, Addison & Bosworth, Janssen & Byron, and Janssen & Grace here.

Do you enjoy gardening? We are looking for more volunteers to “adopt” and plant a corner plot. Native plants* and soil will be provided by SNA. You need to be an SNA member to adopt a corner plot, so sign up today. Email events@southportneighbors.com to get involved.

* Native plants (as opposed to non-native exotic plants) are best suited for the Chicago environment.  Homeowners, landscapers, and policy makers can help birds and other wildlife by selecting natives because they provide adequate food for birds, butterflies, bees and other beings in our ecosystem. They require much less water, fertilizer, and fewer pesticides than exotic plants, as well.