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Houseplant Propagation Basics

at Grayslake Area Public Library
County: Lake

Brighten up the winter months by learning how to grow new houseplants from the ones you already have! 

In this beginner-friendly program, you'll discover simple ways to propagate…

A yellow, black and white caterpillar waving its legs in the air

"The Extraordinary Caterpillar"

A Documentary Film Screening
County: Lake

Please join us for this special screening of The Extraordinary Caterpillar, a beautifully shot 60-minute documentary that reveals the vital—and often overlooked—role caterpillars play in our…

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A gloved hand uses red pruning shears to trim a branch on a woody plant.
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Southern IL Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop

County: Madison, Monroe, St. Clair
Join our Southwestern Illinois Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop with Alexis R. Barnes, horticulture Extension educator, to learn how and when to properly prune apple, pear, peach, and cherry trees for…

Rocky bluff and trees

Cove Hollow Hike and Bird Outing

County: Jackson

Join us on December 6 as we hike the Cove Hollow Trail on the west side of Cedar Lake southwest of Carbondale. We'll watch for wildlife and learn tree and plant identification skills along the way…

a bee on a flower

Pollinators in Your Preserves

with the Lake County Forest Preserves
County: Lake

The Lake County Forest Preserve District ecologists began monitoring the relationships between plants and pollinators in 2023 as part of their overall ecological monitoring efforts. Learn about…

The Great Seed and Soil Event

The Great Seed (and soil!) Event 2027

McHenry County
County: McHenry

The Great Seed and Soil Event is back for its fourth year, brought to you by the Center for Agrarian Learning at MCC and the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners! This popular annual…

2027 Seed Expo surrounded by watercolor vegetables

2027 Extension Master Gardener Seed Expo

County: Lake
Save the Date for the 2027 Seed Expo!Grow. Learn. Connect.

Join us for a vibrant celebration of gardening, community, and the joy of growing something new. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or…