Event Date(s)
Event Time
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Location
Wesley United Methodist Church 2206 4th St., Charleston, IL 61920
Event Fee
$25.00
Register by phone
(217) 345-7034
Get ready for the upcoming growing season!
The sixteenth-annual Spring Into Gardening Conference invites gardening enthusiasts and beginners alike to enjoy a day filled with expert advice, creative ideas, and hands-on guidance. Connect with experts, explore new gardening methods, and gather practical tips for the upcoming growing season. Participants can attend breakout sessions led by Extension horticulture educators, bid in a silent auction, browse items at the sales booth, and enjoy refreshments.
Expert-Led Sessions
- Soil Health
- Composting at Home
- Pollinator Gardening
- Vegetable Gardening
- Community Gardens
- Debunking DIY Gardening Products
Hands-On Activities
- Creating a Nesting Ball*
- Flower Arranging 101*
- Plant Propagation*
*Hands-on activities are an additional $15 fee per session.
The conference is $25 for pre-registration by March 7 or $30 at the door. If you have questions or to register by phone, call 217.345.7034. Visit go.illinois.edu/SPRIG2026 or click the link below to reserve your spot.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact