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Master Gardener Help Desk

County: Christian

Problems with your yard or garden? Are pests or weeds concerning you?

You have questions. We have answers! Christian County Master Gardeners are available to help you with those…

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Grow It, Cook It, Eat It

Session 2
County: LaSalle
Join us for a two-part series where we will explore vegetables commonly grown in the Mediterranean regions. In the first session, you will learn tips on how to grow these vegetables and discover the…

Learning in Lawnchairs: Lanark

County: Carroll

Interested in a garden but don't have the space? Get a plot at the Lanark Community Garden! Check out the garden during our Learning in Lawn Chairs series starting May 15.

Bring your lawn…

Learn to Can!

Learn to Can Salsa!

Master the art of canning!
County: Champaign
Join Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Rachel Mannen on Thursday, August 21st, from 9 AM to 12 PM at 201 W. Kenyon Road, Suite 3, Champaign, IL 61820, for a canning workshop. Learn…

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Snake Road Sentinels

Mississippi Bluff Ranger Station
County: Union, Pulaski, Johnson, Alexander, Massac

Shawnee National Forest is seeking volunteers to assist with data collection on Snake Road during the fall season road closure. Snake Road Sentinels will be responsible for surveying the wildlife…

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The Art of Interpretation and Teaching

County: Carroll, Lee, Whiteside

Join us for a one-of-a-kind workshop on August 23 that will spark your imagination, sharpen your communication skills, and help you connect more deeply—with nature and with…

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Pollinators in the Park

DeWitt and Piatt County Master Gardeners
Join us for Pollinators in the Park and learn about butterflies!  Learn about common butterflies in Illinois, their anatomy and lifecycle along with habitat elements of a butterfly garden.…
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Master Gardener Informational Booth

County: Christian

Not sure what vegetables, fruit, or flowers would work best for your needs? Have a plant dying or a problem with a tree or pest? Christian County Master Gardeners will be available …

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Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser

Green Earth Chautauqua Bottoms Nature Preserve
County: Jackson

Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds on August 24 from 8:30-10 a.m. at Green Earth Chautauqua Bottoms Nature Preserve: Main Parking Lot - 2100 W…

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Wits Fitness Dixon | August

County: Lee, Whiteside, Carroll

Do you wish your brain could be more agile? Is your memory not as sharp as you would like? Engage in interactive activities designed to enhance cognitive function and memory in Wits Fitness Brain…

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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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