Golden Garden Days: East Central Celebration at 4-H Memorial Camp

Event Date(s)

May 14, 2025

Event Time

10:00 AM - 2:15 PM

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Location

4-H Memorial Camp

Event Fee

$20.00

County

Champaign

Grow your gardening knowledge and skills as we celebrate 50 years of Master Gardener impact through hands-on workshops, tours, and expert advice!

This event will take place on Wednesday, May 14
10:00 AM- 2:15 PM at 4-H Memorial Camp at 499 Old Timber Rd, Monticello, IL 61856

Tentative Agenda:

10:00-10:15 Welcome message- Candice Anderson, State Master Gardener Specialist
10:15-11:00- Honey, I’m not the only Bee- Sreelakshmi Suresh, Horticulture Educator

Four wings, 5 eyes, and the most luscious locks in the pollinator world. Who else could it bee? Well, turns out there’s many bees in IL, and most are stereotyped by the honey bee standard. Learn about the vast, buzzing world of bees in your IL backyard with Horticulture educator Sreelakshmi Suresh.

11:15-11:45- Station 1
12:00-12:30- Picnic lunch
12:45-2:15- Station 2-4
2:15- 3:15- Optional walking tours of MG volunteer projects at Allerton Park

Participants will rotate through all four learning stations for an immersive, hands-on experience.

Station 1: Marimo Moss Ball Terrarium Workshop with Brittnay Haag, Horticulture Educator

Join us for a hands-on Marimo Moss Ball Terrarium Workshop! In this creative, hands-on session, you'll learn how to design and assemble your own beautiful, low-maintenance terrarium featuring the unique and charming Marimo moss balls. These little green spheres are perfect for adding a touch of nature to any space. Learn the step-by-step on how to build your terrarium, from selecting the right materials and decorations to properly caring for your Marimo moss balls. Take home a one-of-a-kind terrarium to brighten up your home or office, and discover the joy of caring for these peaceful, natural wonders!

Station 2: Outdoor Tree Identification Walk with Sarah Vogel and Ryan Pankau, Horticulture Educators
Station 3: AI Garden Design Activity with Jennifer Schultz Nelson, Adjunct Instructor
Station 4: Outdoor Insect Walk with Sreelakshmi Suresh, Horticulture Educator

The cost to attend is $20 and covers light refreshments and all the materials needed for the stations.

The event includes light refreshments throughout the day. Bring your own picnic lunch to enjoy throughout the campgrounds, or head down to Allerton's Greenhouse Cafe for lunch. Dress accordingly for being outside in spring weather and some light hiking between stations.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Ryan Pankau.

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