Events

Edible Landscapes | Princeton

County: Bureau

By combining fruit and nut trees, vegetables, herbs, edible flowers or berry bushes in aesthetically pleasing ways, edible landscapes can be just as attractive as ornamental ones. Learn how to eat…

Vegetable Gardening in Raised Beds and Containers | Streator

County: LaSalle

Don’t have usable space in the ground to grow your vegetables? Learn how to use above ground growing systems for safe and fruitful production of your favorite backyard vegetables. Methods to…

Vegetable Gardening in Raised Beds and Containers | Ottawa

County: LaSalle

Don’t have usable space in the ground to grow your vegetables? Learn how to use above ground growing systems for safe and fruitful production of your favorite backyard vegetables. Methods to…

Easy Care Native Plants | Henry

County: Marshall

Many home gardeners would like to add native plants to their garden, but are unsure how to start. This program takes a look at the native plants that are low maintenance and grow in a wide range…

Easy Care Native Plants | Princeton

County: Bureau

Many home gardeners would like to add native plants to their garden, but are unsure how to start. This program takes a look at the native plants that are low maintenance and grow in a wide range…

Vegetable Gardening in Raised Beds and Containers | Granville

County: Putnam

Don’t have usable space in the ground to grow your vegetables? Learn how to use above ground growing systems for safe and fruitful production of your favorite backyard vegetables. Methods to…

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Master Naturalist Volunteer Program

Summer Training 2025

University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam counties is excited to be offering a volunteer training starting Summer of 2025.  The training will cover numerous…

Farm Property Insurance

Legal Training for Illinois Small Farms Webinar Series
Reduce farm property risk and worry with a better understanding of insurance. 

Running a farm or ranch operation often depends on buildings, equipment, vehicles, and supplies for day-to-day…

Golden Garden Days: Northwest Celebration

County: Marshall, LaSalle
Celebrate 50 Years with the Master Gardeners!

Grow your gardening knowledge and skills as we celebrate 50 years of Master Gardener impact through hands-on workshops, tours, and expert advice!…

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4-H Project Show at the Illinois State Fair

Save the date!

If you want to see what 4-H is all about, make sure to visit the Illinois State Fair. Award-winning 4-H members display their general project work during three amazing days of the…