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Mindful Mini and Microgreens at Vespasian Warner Public Library text overlaying a picture of a youth member touching microgreens

Mindful Minis and Microgreens

Vespasian Warner Public Library - Microgreens

This program encourages curiosity and connection to nature, while giving youth skills to foster calmness and well-being through caring for plants.
Youth will take home plant projects created.…

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Weeds, Water, Pests, and Disease

Homegrown Harvest (Summer Series)
County: Macon

Homegrown Harvest is a series of family-friendly workshops designed to support vegetable gardeners of all skill levels. Discover tips and tricks for growing a successful garden! See more…

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Mercer County Farm in the Park

County: Mercer
Celebrate agriculture with the whole family at Farm in the Park on Friday, June 12 at Central Park in Aledo. 

Join Illinois Extension and our ag education partners in Mercer County: the Farm…

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Whiteside County Master Gardener Training

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee

When: Fridays, June 12-August 28 

Time: 9am-12pm 

Location: 12923 Lawrence Rd. Sterling, IL (With occasional offsite visits) 

Cost: $225 - Please contact the…

Canned Green beans

Preserving Practice: Pressure Canning Green Beans

County: Winnebago

Green beans are a summer favorite for many home gardeners. With their ease of cultivation, high yields, and versatility, they are among the most commonly grown vegetables in home gardens. If you…

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Conservation Tours

Carey Boehm-Corrie - Native Lawnscaping Tour
County: McDonough
Native "Lawnscaping" Tour

Born and raised in Schuyler County, my family has owned and operated Boehm's Garden Center since 1978.  I've been immersed in plants since birth.  My husband and…

Gardening tools, seedlings, and onion bulbs scattered on dark, rich soil, featuring an Illinois Master Gardener logo in the bottom right corner.

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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Bat Acoustic Walk

Dayton Bluffs Preserve
County: LaSalle
Join us for an immersive nocturnal hike where you'll use specialized acoustic detectors to listen for the inaudible calls of bats. Learn about about the 13 species of bats that call Illinois home,…
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Perry and Randolph County 4-H Horse Show

County: Randolph, Perry

The Perry and Randolph County 4-H Horse Show will be held at the Randolph County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 13, beginning at 1 p.m.

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth…

Path of Green Trees

Cook County June Nature Wellness Walk

Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest bathing guides during these slow and…

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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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