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
In-Store Presentation: "Attracting Orioles"
Saturday, April 5th 11AM *FREE - Must Call Store to Register (815-744-3800)*
Excited about Oriole Season?! Join us for an exciting presentation on attracting these spring and summer visitors. During this presentation you will learn fun facts about Orioles, how to identify them, and how to attract them to your yard with food, feeders, and habitat. No matter is you're a seasoned birder or just starting out, this talk will give you the knowledge to welcome these fascinating birds to your space! This presenation is free and open to the public and is presented by Certified Bird Feeding Specialist, Lauren.
WBU Joliet March Bird Outing
Monday, April 7th 9:00AM @ Rock Run Preserve- Black Rd. Access *Free - All Are Welcome*
Join us for a Monday morning bird outing in a local preserve. Meet in the parking circle at 9:00AM. We will be on the lookout for resident birds, new spring visitors. Ideal of bird enthusiasts of all ages, experiences, and ability levels. Bring your optics and dress for the weather! - This walk is rain or shine! For questions please call the store (815-744-3800)
In-Store Presentation: "Backyard Conservation with Living Water"
Saturday, April 12th 11AM *Free - Must Call Store to Register (815-744-3800)
Wildlife need both food and water to thrive. Learn how to provide both with native plants and naturally filtered water features! Presented by Andrew Hedman, owner of Good Steward Ecoscapes. This presentation is perfect for those looking to learn more about enhancing their own backyard habitats. Please call store to register and reserve your seat!
Spring Bird Feeder Cleaning Event
Saturday, April 19th 10AM-3PM *$3 per feeder suggested donation*
Periodic feeder cleaning is part of responsible bird feeding. Join us April 19th from 10AM-3PM for our spring Bird Feeder Cleaning Event. The Will County Audubon Society will be returning to help clean your feeders. You are welcome to stay in the store while your feeders are being cleaned or we can call you when they are ready for pickup. While you are here, learn how easy and beneficial it is to clean your feeders at home and chat with WCAS members about the fun activities and events they provide. *Suggested $3 per feeder donation - proceeds will go to the MOTUS Project (The Illinois Motus Network). This network includes thrity telemetry towners that track migratory bird movement. Learn more about the Motus Project HERE!
In-Store Presentation: "Creating Seasonal Beauty: Native Plants for Four Seasons Interest"
Saturday, April 26th 11AM *Free- Must Call Store to Register (815-744-3800)
Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. Most rely on blooms and berries for interest and struggle to find ways to extend their garden's interest beyond the short windows that those biologic splashes allow. Turning to ornamentals may do it for some, but at the cost of pollinators and bird engagement. Kelsay Shaw, co-owner of the Possibility Place Nursery, will show you the broader world of native plants and their uses AS ornamentals to extend your gardens interest to a four seasons wonderland. Native plants are more than about pollinators and spring flowers. So many natives stay structurally awesome and colorful far longer than you'd expect.
Good Steward Ecoscapes In-Person Native Plant Sale
Friday & Saturday May 2nd & 3rd 10AM-4PM
Help create habitat in your own backyard by adding native plants. Shop an array of native plants, mostly flowers, during the Good Steward Native Plant Sale. Containers will mostly be plugs and gallon sizes, with some pint sizes available. While you shop, learn how to entice more butterflies and birds to your yard using native plants by chatting with Andrew Hedman, owner of Good Steward Ecoscapes. Plant Species List will be annouced - Stay tuned for more info.
Bird Outing at Possibility Place Nursery
Saturday, May 3rd - Tours start at 9AM - **FREE- MUST CALL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT (815-744-3800)
Join us for a guided birding adventure at Possibility Place Nursery in Monee, where expert Will County Audubon Society birding leaders and nursery staff will take you to the best birding spots on the farm. Each 45 min tour offers an opportunity to see a variety of birds while learning about the vital connection between native plants and wildlife. After the tour, relax on the patio and chat with Connor the nursery's founder and Ellen owner of WBU Joliet, browse the native plant store, and learn about Smithsonian Certified Bird Friendly Coffee.
WBU Birding Field Trip : Messenger Woods (Homer Glen)
Monday, May 5th 9AM - More Info To Come!
Native Plant Container Garden Workshop
Saturday, May 10th 6PM - More Info To Come
Art by Inara Pop-Up Shop
Saturday, May 17th 10AM - More Info To Come
Possibility Place Nursery In-Person Native Plant Sale
Saturday, May 24th Time TBD - More Info To Come!
Find us Out at One of These Local Events
Will County Audubon Events:
Meeting & Program: Learn More HERE!
Field Trip: Learn More HERE!
The Nature Foundation of Will County Events:
Learn More HERE!
Forest Preserve District of Will County Events:
2025 Be a Trailblazer Challenge
Join the "Be a Trailblazer" digital scavenger hunt that will have you adventuring to and through the Will County preservbes at your own pace and on your own schedule throughout 2025. Get started by downloading the Goosechase app to your smartphone and joining the "Be a Trailblazer" experience. Once your in, visit the preserves to complete the dozens of challenges that will have you snapping pics in nature and checking in at various spots in the preserves. More than $10,000 in prizes will be up for grabs, so start today- don't delay! Missions will be reasleased for Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. For more info click HERE!
Winter Missions: Jan 16 - March 1, Spring Missions: April 10 - May 24, Summer Missions: June 5- Aug 9, Fall Missions: Sept 25 - Nov 8
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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