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Wheaton Park District Seeks Photos of Native Plants

Your picture could help you win some free plants at the annual Wheaton Native Plant Sale on April 30.

Submission by the city of Wheaton

Want a chance to bring home some free plants from the annual Wheaton Native Plant Sale on April 30?

The Wheaton Environmental Improvement Commission and Wheaton Park District are seeking photos of native plants growing in your yard that were purchased at a past Wheaton Native Plant Sale. The photos will be showcased at the next sale to help attendees see what the plants look like in a natural setting. The person who submits the best photo will receive a certificate for free plants to use at the 2016 Native Plant Sale, which will take place Saturday, April 30, 2016.

To submit a photo, e-mail the image to Steve Hinchee of the Wheaton Park District atshinchee@wheatonparks.org. Be sure to include the type of plant shown, along with your name, address and phone number. Entries are due by April 8, 2016.

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