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Fall Harvest of Horticulture

Notes on the Event Schedule Change

We regret to announce that Fall Harvest of Horticulture has been canceled due to insufficient registrations. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. A full refund will be processed for anyone who did register.  Thank you for your interest, and we hope you'll join us at future events.

Event Date(s)
Event Time
-
Location
Aledo Fire Station
Event Fee
$10.00
County
Mercer

University of Illinois Extension and our Master Gardeners of Mercer County present the Fall Harvest of Horticulture Program. Sign up and join us in Aledo on Thursday, September 19 for two programs: 

  1. Garden Weather: A Part of the Big Picture
    • Presented by Steve Hilberg, Illinois CoCoRaHS Coordinator.
    • Learn about the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow network (CoCoRaHS), which allows citizens to measure precipitation in their own backyards.
    • Discover how you can participate in this exciting program.
  2. The Connection Between Trees and Climate Resilience
    • Presented by Emily Swihart, Horticulture Educator, University of Illinois Extension.
    • Explore the impact of changing climate on our urban forest.
    • Gain insights into the benefits of trees and strategies for making informed planting choices.

Event Details:

  • Date: Thursday, September 19th
  • Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
  • Location: Aledo Fire Station (211 SE 3rd St., Aledo, IL)
  • Registration fee: $10
  • Appetizers will be served.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts! 🌿🌳🌼 

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact