Events

Master Gardener Plant Bingo

The Master Gardeners of Tazewell County coordinate a fun and educational Plant Bingo to help support all of the community projects they lead throughout the county. Players can purchase a bingo…

Landscaping with Native Plants Garden Tour with Lyle White and Master Gardener Joe Powers

Gardening with native plants can be a satisfying journey.  Come on a walking tour of three gardens at Touch of Nature with Touch of Nature Board Member Lyle White and Master Gardener Joe Powers…

Cut Flower Production

Explore cut flowers, bedding plants, and hanging baskets.

The Summer Twilight Series kicks off with a tour of Flower Girls Greenhouse on May 18 at 6 p.m. Flower Girls began in 2018 when Chris…

Where to Start: Decluttering Your Home and Finances

Feeling overwhelmed by the stuff piling up around you? If your home, workspace, or “drop zones” are becoming more stressful than supportive, this program can help. 
 Together, we’ll…

Nature Explorers SPIN Club: Nachusa Grasslands

Give your child the chance to unplug, explore, and connect with nature through our Nature Explorers SPIN Club! Designed for youth ages 8–18, this hands-on experience encourages curiosity,…

Preserve at Home

Learn to safely water-bath and pressure can, freeze, dry, and ferment your garden harvest and farmers market purchases. From jams and pickles to fruit leather and sauerkraut, it's easy to eat summer…

CCMG: Body Mechanics

Gardening is a rewarding activity, but it can place strain on the body if proper techniques aren't used. Dr. Molly Knoblett, a physical therapist and Clinic Manager at Athletico Physical Therapy…

VCMG's Present: Grow Native, simple ways to enhance your home landscape

Discover how to enhance your landscape with beneficial native plants! Join Extension Educator Ryan Pankau to learn how these plants can support pollinators, improve sustainability, and add natural…

Yes, You Can: Water Bath and Pressure Canning Basics

Home food preservation remains a popular way to enjoy seasonal favorites year-round. Whether you are motivated by rising food costs, a desire to know exactly what’s in your food, or a desire to…

ECIMN Presents: Geology of Illinois

Take a journey through the deep past as the Illinois landscape changed from an ancient ocean to emergent land, drifted across climate belts, and felt the near and far-field effects of global plate…