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What is hydration? Hydration is replacing the water in something. The word hydration is often used in terms of adding water to the human body, usually by drinking. Someone might speak of being…
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…
Garden Basics Workshop
Do you want to learn some tips and techniques to help your home garden thrive?
Join Illinois Extension for a free hands-on learning opportunity at the community gardens! Come learn essential…
Fur Real Companionship | Mount Morris
Fur Real Companionship
Discover the fantastic benefits animals bring to older adults. Research shows that pets can chase away…
Embryology in the Classroom Program: Chick Adoption Day
The 4-H Embryology in the Classroom program has chicks to offer for free. The chicks have been hatched by local teachers and students. They are straight run, white leghorn breed.
Chick…
2026 Master Gardener Plant Sale
23 Annual 4-H Day with the Cardinals
Join us for one of the most exciting traditions of the year! Registration is now open for the 23rd Annual 4-H Day with the Cardinals, hosted in partnership with the University of Illinois…
Lee County Master Gardeners Plant Sale
A variety of homegrown annuals, perennials, and vegetables will be available. Purchases benefit the Lee County Master Gardeners. Master Gardeners will be present to answer gardening questions and…
University of Illinois Lake County Extension Master Gardeners 2026 Plant Sale
Calling all gardeners: Save the date of Saturday, May 16, 2026, for the Lake County Extension Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale at the University of Illinois Extension. This year our plant…