Events
Plant Sale
Master Gardeners from Peoria County host their annual Plant Sale at Metro Center. The plants they sell are grown locally for this region, which are healthier and better in your garden.
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Mother's Day Planters
Join the Jo Daviess County Master Gardeners on Saturday, May 9 at Aunt Beez Greenhouse, 3027 W. Veta Grande Road, Scales Mound, IL, to create a planter that you can either keep for yourself or…
VCMG May Plant Sale
For over 20 years, the University of Illinois Extension Vermilion County Master Gardeners have been hosting an eagerly anticipated Spring Plant Sale – and this year’s event promises to be better…
Bike Safety Day 2026
It's time to get those bicycles out of storage and ready for bike rides around town! Ensure your bikes are in tip-top shape by attending Bike Safety Day, hosted by Edwards County 4-H, Bone Gap…
Grow Your Own Bath Sponge
Did you know you could grow your own bath sponge? The luffa gourd is an easy-to-grow vining plant that produces mature fruit with an…
Wee Naturalists-Winnebago County Office
Veterinary Workshop
Habitat at Home: Garden Workshop Series with DeWitt & Piatt Master Gardeners
Learn about the ruby-throated hummingbird, its preferred habitats, the plants and flowers it relies on…
Cultivating Care Garden Stewardship Day 1
Gain confidence in the garden. Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday evenings from5 to 7 p.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest…
Fit Wits: Keep Your Brain Healthy and Engaged
Keeping your wits fit requires more than just doing crossword puzzles or word searches. There is increasing evidence that brain health is directly related to body health. This should come as no…