Events
Master Gardener Help Desk
Problems with your yard or garden? Are pests or weeds concerning you?
You have questions. We have answers! Christian County Master Gardeners are available to help you with those…
Drought-Tolerant Plants: A Botanical Workshop
Join horticulture educator Emily Swihart to learn practical strategies for creating an attractive, water-efficient home landscape. This session covers what makes plants drought-tolerant,…
Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners
Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners!
This program will introduce youth to nature and gardening through storybooks and fun learning activities. These sessions explore the hidden…
Which Grass is Which? Grass Identification Workshop
When looking at green blades of grass, it can often be difficult to tell which grass is which. While identifying grasses can be tricky, it doesn't always have to be.
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Montgomery County Yield Survey
Montgomery County Extension will conduct the yearly yield survey of the area corn crop. Volunteers will form groups to survey fields and estimate yields in each of the 19 townships. The groups…
4-H Show of Champions - General Projects
The Show of Champions is designed as an additional opportunity for 4-H members to showcase their mastery across county lines and to meet new friends from neighboring counties…
Give a Sip
The Lake County Extension Foundation invites you on Friday, August 28, from 3 - 6 p.m. for an afternoon of raffles, prizes, shopping, & socializing in celebration of gardening, community, and…
The Big Year Movie Night & Fall Migration Mini-Sit Kickoff
Inspired by the spirit of friendly competition in The Big Year, this film serves as the perfect kickoff to our birding season and the upcoming 2026 Fall Migration "Mini-Sit," where birders of all…
Wits Fitness
Get ready to exercise your brain! Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Cheri Burcham for engaging, hands-on activities designed to boost cognitive function, strengthen memory, and keep…
Homegrown Harvest: Composting and Cover Crops
Homegrown Harvest is a series of family-friendly workshops designed to support vegetable gardens of all skill levels. Join horticulture educator, Sarah Vogel monthly on the fourth Friday at 9 a.m…