Support Local Business (and Local Birds, Too!)
Your support of our locally-owned business (and the local birds) hasn't gone unnoticed. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Every time you shop with us, whether in-person or online, you can rest assured that you're getting the right bird foods and feeders specifically for the birds in our area. We're proud to provide expert advice to help you bring the joy of bird feeding into your backyard.
Store Events
Monarch Butterfly Children's Self-Led Discovery Table
Saturday, Sept 7th 10AM-12Noon
Learn all about Monarch Butterflies with hands-on self-led activities. Children will learn about the life cycle of butterflies, the pollination process, and the journey of the monarch butterfly. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call the store for more info (815-744-3800)
Good Steward Ecoscapes Native Plant Pop-Up Shop
Friday & Saturday, Sept 13th & 14th 10am-3pm
Help create habitat in your own yard by adding native plants, small shrubs, and trees for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. Shop an array of native plant plugs, pints, and gal size containers. Learn how Good Steward Ecoscapes can help you acheive your native plant landscaping dreams.
WBU September Bird Walk
Monday, Sept 16th 9:30AM @ Rock Run Preserve- Black Rd Access
Join us for a Monday morning bird walk in our local Rock Run Preserve. Meet in the parking circle at 9:30AM. We will do a quick optics toutorial for those that need a little guidance on how to use binoculars. We will be on the look out for summer migrant visitors and year-round resident birds. This walk is perfect for birders of all ages and experiences. It is recommended to bring your own paid or optics and to dress for the weather. Call the store for more details or questions (815-744-3800)
Fall Feeder Cleaning Event
Saturday, Sept 21st 10am- 3pm
We are cleaning up...bird feeders that is! The Will County Audubon Society will be on site to help us get your feeders squeaky clean. Come get your feeders cleaned and learn how beneficial and easy it is to clean feeders at home. Suggested $3 donation per feeder will go to the Will Co. Audubon Society. Stay and shop while your feeders are being cleaned, or we can call you when they are finished. For questions please call the store (815-744-3800)
PJ's PIX Pop-Up Shop
Saturday, Sept 28th Time: TBD
Come meet local photographer and owner of PJ's PIX, Peggy Johnson. View and shop her collection of photos, blank photo notecards, and more. Photos are taken from her own backyard to across the country. Most of her collection features birds, flowers, butterflies, and barns. Stop by and support this local photographer.
Find us Out at One of These Local Events
Will County Audubon Events:
Meeting & Program: Sept 12th 6:15PM @ Piltcher Park Nature Center. "A Cuban Photo Adventure" Presented by Greg DuBois. Learn More HERE!
Field Trip: Sat. Sept 14th 9AM @ River Road Trailhead Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie. Learn More HERE!
The Nature Foundation of Will County Events:
In-Person Native Plant Pop-Up Sale: Fall on the Farm
Saturday Sep 14th (11-3PM) at Riverview Farmstead Preserve, Naperville. Learn More HERE!
Learn and Grow: Mix & Match- Beautiful Combinations of Native Plants Webinar with Lorraine Johnson: Oct. 9th 6:30-7:30PM via Zoom. Learn More HERE!
Forest Preserve District of Will County Events:
Fall On The Farm 2024 Learn More HERE!
Sept. 14th 11-3PM @ Riverview Farmstead Preserve, Naperville.
Pelican Watch 2024
Sept. 28th 11-3pm @ Four Rivers Enviornmental Education Center, Channahon
2024 Take It Outside Challenge
Complete nature-themed missions ranging from GPS check-ins at various locations, photos of nature scenes and wildlife, selfies and trivia questions during this year long Will County Forest Preserve District program. Complete seasonal challenged to win prizes from forest preserve merch, mastercard gift cards ($50-$250), and bird feeding prize packs. Participants should download the Goosechase smartphone app from the App Store or Google Play. Each Sunday, during the challenges, 10 missions will be released and participants will complete challenges to earn points and prizes. Search for each seasonal challenge by name, or enter the join codes listed below. Point totals will be listed on a leaderboard in the app so you can see how you and others are doing in the competition. For more info click HERE!
Summer Soiree: Sunday, June 30th - Saturday, Sept. 21st (Join Code: BD13J5)
Fall Frolic: Sunday, Oct. 6th - Saturday, Dec. 14th (Join Code: ED7MGP)
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Guest Speaker Opportunites
* Make WBU Joliet your next guest speaker!- It's Free- We can come to your event!*
WBU Joliet LOVES sharing their passion and educating the community on the hobby of bird feeding and the natural world around us. Not only do we offer monthly in-store presentations but we also enjoy offering educational programs for our community- FOR FREE! We have enjoyed speaking and presenting for local clubs, organizations, church groups, retirement communities and groups- and more!
Do you need a speaker for your next event? Consider booking WBU Joliet! Contact store owner Ellen Green: [email protected] or call 815-744-3800