Events

Edible Landscapes (Wenona)

County: Marshall

By combining fruit and nut trees, vegetables, herbs, edible flowers or berry bushes in aesthetically pleasing ways, edible landscapes can be just as attractive as ornamental ones. Learn how to eat…

State 4-H Public Speaking Contest

Save the date!

Save the date for State Public Speaking Contest on April 26, 2025! We can't wait to see your amazing skills on display. Watch for details of your county public speaking contests to…

Spring Wildflower Hike

Nell's Woodland
County: LaSalle

Explore the beauty of spring wildflowers on a guided hike at Nell's Woodland. Spring ephemeral wildflowers can only be viewed for a brief period of time, between the ground thawing and the forest…

Vegetable Gardening in Raised Beds and Containers | Streator

County: LaSalle

Don’t have usable space in the ground to grow your vegetables? Learn how to use above ground growing systems for safe and fruitful production of your favorite backyard vegetables. Methods to…

Edible Landscapes | Princeton

County: Bureau

By combining fruit and nut trees, vegetables, herbs, edible flowers or berry bushes in aesthetically pleasing ways, edible landscapes can be just as attractive as ornamental ones. Learn how to eat…

Vegetable Gardening in Raised Beds and Containers | Ottawa

County: LaSalle

Don’t have usable space in the ground to grow your vegetables? Learn how to use above ground growing systems for safe and fruitful production of your favorite backyard vegetables. Methods to…

Easy Care Native Plants | Henry

County: Marshall

Many home gardeners would like to add native plants to their garden, but are unsure how to start. This program takes a look at the native plants that are low maintenance and grow in a wide range…

Easy Care Native Plants | Princeton

County: Bureau

Many home gardeners would like to add native plants to their garden, but are unsure how to start. This program takes a look at the native plants that are low maintenance and grow in a wide range…

Vegetable Gardening in Raised Beds and Containers | Granville

County: Putnam

Don’t have usable space in the ground to grow your vegetables? Learn how to use above ground growing systems for safe and fruitful production of your favorite backyard vegetables. Methods to…

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Master Naturalist Volunteer Program

Summer Training 2025

University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam counties is excited to be offering a volunteer training starting Summer of 2025.  The training will cover numerous…