# Event Details - **Event Name**: WILD Oaktober - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 03:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join Darien Garden Club and Indian Prairie Public Library as we celebrate Oaktober with a family friendly community event.About this EventDarien Garden Club and Indian Prairie Public Library are collaborating to present Wild Oaktober.We have walk-up education and fun planned for all ages! See details below.The exhibits at this walk-up event include education, crafts, games and more! Don't leave the kids (squirrels) at home, we have plenty for them to do.Join in a tree ID tour on the IPPL grounds, test your tree-mendous knowledge. Learn to ID trees based on their bark, their shape, leaf position on the branches, and much more.Also during this event Master Naturalists from Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum will be on hand to provide information on native trees and the wildlife that depend on them. Learn how important Oaks are to our frisky squirrel friends, local birds and their nestlings, and other native wildlife.Learn to recognize Oak trees, find out why they are so important, and leave this event understanding what you can do to help restore the Oak ecosystem. You may even go home with your very own Oak sapling or learn how to plant an acorn to grow your own tree!The event will be held in the reading garden and around Keshav’s Garden weather permitting. We will move indoors if needed.This is a drop in event, there is no need to register at IPPL. For more information see IPPL Calendar Link.You are also invited to attend a special presentation covering "A Natural History of Oaks" in Keshav Sanghani 's Meeting Room on the second floor of the library.At 2:00 pm: Join us as we welcome Heather Prince, of Fearless Gardening who will discuss the history of oaks. From pre-settlement of this area to today, we will discover the many ways humans, birds, animals and insects have used oaks and treasured these magnificent trees. We will examine where these trees are typically found in nature, their myriad uses over the centuries, folklore and stories, plus faunal partnerships. Don't miss this enjoyable program.Space is limited, be sure to register at the to attend the presentation.Notes: Registering here on Eventbrite does not include registration with the library for the presentation above.If you register here on Eventbrite, you will receive reminder emails so that you won't miss this fun event and we’ll remind you to register for the presentation if interested.Limited Oak saplings compliments of Read on for more education and info on our speaker. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/9bd49980-9cae-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w493-h740-dc182808-gmir.jpg Heather Prince, , professional horticulturist and garden educatorHeather has been a professional horticulturist for more than 25 years in numerous roles from public gardens to retail and wholesale to private consulting. She currently balances a busy freelance horticultural writing and teaching schedule with her role as email marketing manager for The Garden of Words.https://youtu.be/gYgS8DgZyc0?si=mHNEwe8uG-nq26bmLearn how to test acorns before you plant them at home. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/9be95a00-9cae-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w1200-h614-dcb8a898-gmir.jpg Be sure to visit the Jurica Suchy Nature Museum table where Master Naturalists will be on hand to answer questions and inspire your love of trees and nature. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/9c244020-9cae-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w1113-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Oak saplings compliments of Bartlett Tree Experts https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/9c6085d0-9cae-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w1110-h740-dc586858-gmir.jpg Illinois was predominantly oak savannas before settlement. An oak savanna is a type of savanna—or lightly forested grassland—where oaks (Quercus spp.) are the dominant trees. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/9ca30d10-9cae-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w1110-h740-dcd8b878-gmir.jpg Oak savannas were maintained historically through wildfires set by lightning, humans, grazing, low precipitation, and/or poor soil. Oak tree bark is very thick and can withstand wildfires or prescribed burns. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/9ce06430-9cae-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w1110-h740-dc485848-gmir.jpg Local birds are in need of more oaks, do your part in restoring the Oak ecosystem by planting an oak. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/9d172ba0-9cae-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w1200-h720-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Help us celebrate Oaks! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/9d788580-9cae-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.jpg Find the tagged oak trees in Darien Parks and at IPPL throughout Oaktober! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/9db78a50-9cae-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w555-h740-dc6898f8-gmir.jpg What is an Oak? Learn identification skills to identify IL Oaks.What is so great about Oaks? Learn how important Oaks are to the local ecosystem.What can I do? Learn how you can make a difference by adding Oak trees to the landscape. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/darien/wild-oaktober/100001993212636652 - **Event Categories**: meetups, kids, calendar, digital-marketing - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Indian Prairie Public Library - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Darien - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Indian Prairie Public Library - **lat**: 41.7562775 - **long**: -87.95530520000001 - **full address**: Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: WILD Oaktober - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/862b16260c8cad4231b7cebd6f3efca36451e9788d0105e53ff04158987b5334-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd7c19a-gmir.jpg?v=1783398306 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is WILD Oaktober being held? - **A:** WILD Oaktober takes place on Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing WILD Oaktober? - **A:** WILD Oaktober is organized by Darien Garden Club. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** WILD Oaktober is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Darien, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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