Events

Growing Herbs and Garden Open House

Join us at the Monticello Community Garden for Growing Herbs and the Garden Open House! 

Come by anytime between 11 am to 1 pm to learn about growing and harvesting herbs and make a…

Edible Plant Walk

County: Macon
Join us on September 5 for the Macon County Extension Edible Plant Walk. We are excited to have Dr. Jason Robinson from Illinois Natural History Survey taking us on an exciting hike to teach us all…

Lets Put it To Bed

Crossing Garden Education Series
County: Macon

The Crossing Garden Education series is a free monthly program focusing on a variety of topics during the 2025 growing season. Join the Master Gardeners for this month's session and learn what…

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2025 DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Master Gardener Training

County: DeWitt
The mission of the Illinois Master Gardener program is “Helping Others Learn to Grow.” 
To become a Master Gardener all you need is an interest in gardening, time to volunteer in the…

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2025 DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Master Gardener Training

DeWitt, Macon and Piatt County Master Gardeners
County: Macon
The mission of the Illinois Master Gardener program is “Helping Others Learn to Grow.” 
To become a Master Gardener all you need is an interest in gardening, time to volunteer in the…

Food Safety in Fresh Produce — Wash and Pack Areas Webinar

Discover practical strategies to improve food safety in fresh produce wash and pack areas.

Discover practical strategies to improve food safety in fresh produce wash and pack areas during this…

Where to Start: Declutter Your Home and Finances

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2025
Discover simple steps to organize your space and financial documents.

Do you feel overwhelmed trying to organize your stuff? Do you have a filing cabinet spilling over with financial paperwork?…

Pollinators in the Park

DeWitt and Piatt County Master Gardeners

Join us for Pollinators in the Park and learn about pollinator gardens! 

Learn how to choose native plants and design a pollinator pocket garden.

There is no fee associated with…

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Online Illinois Gardener Training

Get Busy Growing Your Passion for Gardening!
Online Illinois Gardener Training

Our online, self-guided Illinois Gardener training course is available to take from the comfort of your home at your own pace. This online course is currently…

Heart Smart Eating

DeWitt, Macon and Piatt County Nutrition and Wellness

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for U.S. adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Changes to lifestyle, including food choices, can improve symptoms like…

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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