Events
Mother's Day Spa-tacular Science Lab
Master Gardener Plant Sale
Visit the Master Gardener booth at Garden Fest. Our knowledgeable Master Gardeners will be available throughout the morning to answer your gardening questions and give you suggestions for…
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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Community Tree Planting and Workshop in Pontiac
Trees are an essential part of Pontiac’s urban landscape, offering shade, evaporative cooling, habitat for local wildlife, and beauty throughout the seasons. This free workshop and community tree‑…
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…
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…
Veterinary Workshop
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…
