Events
Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshop at Garden Gate Farm
Tazewell 4-H Jr. Master Gardener Club Begins
If plants, gardening, insects, and getting your hands dirty is your thing, be sure to check out one of the Junior Master Gardener SPIN clubs! Led by local Master Gardener volunteers, you're sure…
Business in Front, Party in the Back - Designing a Native Landscape Your Neighbors will Appreciate
Even the most thoughtfully designed native landscape can sometimes be misunderstood or even viewed as problematic by neighbors or local municipalities. What begins as an effort to support…
Serve It Safely
Serve It Safely, a non-restaurant food handler training program, covers current food safety recommendations, including food storage, cleaning and sanitation, safe cooking temperatures, and…
2026 Sheep Weigh-in
Green Connections: Jake Wolf Memorial Fish Hatchery Tour
Growing Gardens, Embracing Nature, Sustaining Conservation in Illinois: Green Connections
Green Connections is an educational and networking opportunity offered by University of Illinois…
Monroe County Outdoor Explorers
Join us for a guided evening walk to explore geology. This program is designed for youth and adults of all ages and includes light hiking.
What to BringA drinkAppropriate shoes and clothing for…
POSTPONEDcanceledDig In! Growing Wellness Through Nature and Gardening
In this hands-on program, you’ll discover the many benefits of spending time…
Compost Giveback & Ask a Master Gardener Booth
SOIL LOVES COMPOST!
Celebrate International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) and learn about the many benefits of this naturally produced soil amendment. We're giving away a truckload of…
Introduction to the MIND Diet: Eating for Brain Health
Discover how the MIND diet—a blend of the Mediterranean and DASH diets—supports cognitive health and reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. In this program led by Kristin Bogdonas, Illinois…