The Horticulture team in Cook County helps people appreciate and learn about the natural environment and local ecosystems. Their educational programs focus on food access and environmental issues. 

The team trains groups, schools, organizations, and communities how to grow food at home and in community and school gardens.

The Cook County Horticulture team serves youth and adults of all ages and backgrounds through free or low-cost public programming.

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To request assistance for your garden or a program for your organization, please click the link for your location and program needs:

School Garden Support: Cook County Extension offers support to schools looking to improve upon or implement gardening programs.

• South Suburban
• North Suburban
• Chicago

Community Garden Support: Cook County Extension assists community gardeners looking to improve upon or implement a neighborhood garden. 

• South Suburban
• North Suburban
• Chicago

Speakers Bureau: Cook County Extension provides speakers on a wide range of gardening topics through our Master Gardener program. 

• South Suburban
• North Suburban
• Chicago

Youth Horticulture Programs: Cook County Extension provides presenters that will engage students in hands-on learning experiences. 

• South Suburban
• North Suburban
• Chicago

Tabling Programs: Cook County Extension provides tabling programs on a wide range of gardening topics for public events.

• South Suburban
• North Suburban
• Chicago