NLI Acquires 327-Acre Natural Area

  Natural Land Institute (NLI) is excited to announce that it closed Monday, September 16, 2024, on the purchase of a 327-acre natural area.  It features wetlands, ponds, a lake, Raccoon Creek, and grassland bird habitat.  This pristine property, purchased for...

Spangler’s Ribbon Cutting and Celebration September 7

  Spangler’s Landscaping and Garden Center welcomed the public to celebrate their Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting  ceremony, on the morning of Saturday, September 7, 2024.  This longstanding, full-service, family business began in 1971, at 12450 Lincoln...

NLI’s Legacy Tree:  Whiteside Fairgrounds White Oak

  Natural Land Institute (NLI) is pleased to announce the July Tree of the Month is located at Whiteside County Fairgrounds, which contains a natural landmark:  an ancient White Oak (Quercus alba) that has graced the land for more than three centuries.  The tree...

June 2024 Featured Garden of the Month

Like the colors of a rainbow, the gardens’ inhabitants burst forth in color…. Summer has arrived, and one cannot help but notice the beauty that surrounds us in Morrison, IL. Gardens are starting to burst into vibrant colors. One such example causes passerby to...

Fulton Plant Sale May 11

Spring has sprung! Amazingly, nearly overnight, our surroundings have magically turned to plush greens and vivid colors of spring blooms. That means it is time to check your landscaping and gardens, for what needs to be upgraded. The annual Fulton Plant Sale is coming...