Lessons for Living

Desserts have been around for centuries. In fact, the oldest dessert on record is called Ashure and was made by Noah after his historic landing at Mt. Ararat. It is a delightful mix of fruit, nuts…

Crossing Garden Education Series

Come learn with Master Gardner's at the Crossing Healthcare Prescription Produce garden. Each month we will visit a new topic and get a hands on learning experience. Tools and gloves will be…

Garden to Table

Join the Vermilion County Master Gardeners for their annual Garden to Table program! This event will take place on August 20 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the Red Barn at Bunker Hill Historic Area in…

Vegetable Gardening in Raised Beds and Containers

Vegetable Gardening in Raised Beds and Containers, A Growing Community Series hosted by DeWitt and Piatt Master Gardeners
 In this program, participants will learn the basics of vegetable…

From Garden to Table, Crafting Fresh Salsa | Robert Rowe Public Library

Do you like salsa? Learn about different fruit and vegetables salsas like spicy tomato salsa, salsa Verde and sweet mango salsa.  Savor the season using produce from your garden, grocer, or…

Preserving Safely: Freezing, Drying, Fermenting

Join University of Illinois Extension for Preserving Safely: Freezing, Drying, Fermenting to learn about preserving methods such as freezing, dehydration, and fermentation. Nutrition and Wellness…

Harvesting a rainbow of tomatoes

If you have been in the garden or the local farmers' markets lately, perhaps you have started seeing the beautiful colors of tasty ripe tomatoes. You know, the various shades of red, purple, yellow,…

Central Illinois Modern Homesteading Series Intro Seminar

This will be a two-part seminar, where in Part 1, we will cover: Knowing Your "Why" (as in "Why do you want to begin your Modern Homesteading Journey?", Modern Homesteading Goals, and Time…

Natural Area Conservation in Illinois

The prairie state protects its natural areas. 

Illinois is an innovator in natural areas conservation and management. Explore Illinois’ role in the natural areas movement, review conservation…

Preserving Your Harvest: Home Canning

Do you want to learn how to enjoy your garden or farmers market produce all year long? 

Join University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Jenna Smith, for this free…