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Master Gardener Plant Sale

County: Coles

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…

Tree Planting with a group

Community Tree Planting and Workshop in Pontiac

County: Livingston

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‑…

plant sale sign

Plant Sale

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

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. 

Planting flowers in a pot

Mother's Day Planters

County: JoDaviess

Join the Jo Daviess County Master Gardeners on Saturday, May 9 at Aunt Beez Greenhouse, 3027 W. Veta Grande Road, Scales Mound, IL, to create a planter that you can either keep for yourself or…

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 …

Different world spices in the shape of the countries.

Global Gourmet - Greece

County: Jackson
Calling all young foodies ages 8–18! Join us for a hands-on program where we travel the globe to discover new dishes from around the world. Each session will feature a dish from a different country,…
A cluster of grey storm clouds.

Weather Workshop

Jackson County 4-H
County: Jackson

Join Greta for this Weather Workshop! Learn all about weather and how storms are created. Then, participants will build their own thunder drum. 

This workshop costs $5 per participant.…

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Wee Naturalists-Winnebago County Office

Raccoons
County: Winnebago
Join the University of Illinois Extension for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they will learn about different environmental education topics through a…
"Cultivating Care Garden" created with root vegetables.

Cultivating Care Garden Stewardship Day 1

County: Williamson

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…

Hands praising a brain

Fit Wits: Keep Your Brain Healthy and Engaged

County: Williamson

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…

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101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

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