Resources to Address Deer Impacts to Woodlands

Oh, dear! What can you do to manage whitetails in your woodlands? 

White-tailed deer are an important part of Midwestern forests, but their browsing has an impact on forest health. Explore…

Homegrown Harvest Workshops

Homegrown Harvest is a series of family-friendly workshops designed to support vegetable gardeners. Topics include safely harvesting food, pests and diseases, seed-saving, managing weeds, growing…

Pollinator Gardens with Piatt County Master Gardeners

Do You Love Pollinators? 

Learn how to choose native plants and design a Pollinator Pocket garden. You will also learn about the design and plants in the Allerton Library Pollinator Garden.…

Cover Crop Roundtable Discussion

Sharpen your cover cropping skills and network with fellow growers!  Join us for an informal roundtable discussion focused on cover crops. We will discuss the previous season’s successes…

Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Days

Illinois Extension is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake Project Office to provide public pollinator garden stewardship opportunities at the Rend Lake Project Office and…

Master Naturalist Book Club

Jot down your questions and thoughts as we enjoy light snacks during our lively discussions on the following books.  

Event Dates:
August 29 | The Last Butterflies by Nick…

An Update on Department of Human Services and Community Family Services Programs

Discover the latest changes in Illinois DHS programs and their impact on the community.

Explore recent updates on DHS programs across Illinois, including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…

Pollinators in the Park | Monarchs

Join us, for Pollinators in the Park at Weldon Springs! 

 

Learn about Monarch ID, lifecycle, habitat, and supportive garden plants.

Please register by August 30

Annie's Project | Empowering Women in Agriculture

Annie's Project empowers women in agriculture through education, networks and resources. This six week course will focus on five areas of risk management: production, financial, legal, personal and…

Tree ID Walks

Join us for a Tree ID Walk where you'll learn to identify tree species by their leaves, bark, and shape, explore native and introduced tree species, and discuss best practices for maintaining urban…