Water Hyacinths for Brookfield Zoo

Because of the warm weather this year, the water plants are growing fast. The Brookfield Zoo would dearly love all your extra tropicals.When your single sprig of water hyacinth starts crowding your pond, pack your excess in garbage bags. We'll accept donations from anyone, member or non-member, for delivery to the Zoo. Last year we sent two truckloads plus whatever individual deliveries were arranged.

If possible, we would like to suggest that water lettuce be bagged separately. While hyacinth can be used in any exhibit, the water lettuce cannot be given to primates. The zoo can also use bare-root water lilies if you are thinning overgrown pots.

Please watch the site. We'll post collection dates - usually a dinner meeting or the Koi Show - in mid-summer.

You do not have to wait for the monthly meetings to collect; you may gather them at any time and drop them off at the zoo at your convenience. Anyone interested in donating can contact:

Diane Dunlap, Horticulturist - didunlap@brookfieldzoo.org
Brookfield Zoo Grounds Department
3300 S. Golf Rd
Brookfield, IL 60513
708-688-8622 - Please note there has been a change of phone number.
Messages only: 708-688-8940
Fax # 708-485-2078

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Midwest Pond & Koi Society
P.O. Box 3011 • Lisle, IL 60532-8011 • 312–409–2081