University of Illinois Extension and Dana-Thomas House are partnering to offer a Container Gardening program on Thursday, May 19, from 5:30 to 7 pm. Join local container gardening experts Mark and Lori McWilliams, and Karen Grant at the Dana Thomas House for an opportunity to learn all the tips for success whether in every day containers to the most famous planters in Springfield.

Observe live planting demonstrations. Some of the containers at Dana-Thomas house will be native plantings. Learn how to attract butterflies and moths and why it's important. Program will be held at Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence Ave., Springfield. Public is invited to attend this free event.