Events

Pasture Recovery and Weed Control

Pasture Management | Recovering from 2023
County: Stephenson

Pasture Recovery and Weed Control will be held on Tuesday, March 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lena Community Center. U of I Extension Educators Sarah Farley and Kathryn Seebruck will lead the…

Seed Starting

County: Winnebago

Join Master Gardener Shelby Leick on March 19 at the University of Illinois Extension office to discuss all things seed starting. Learn why seed starting is useful when you can start seeds, and…

Air Frying 101

Healthy Cooking at Home Series
County: Stephenson

Did you recently receive or purchase an air fryer? Are you wondering what to do with it? Or are you contemplating investing in one? Perhaps you are curious if it will be as easy to use as they say…

Agriculture Workshop

County: Winnebago

Join University of Illinois Extension as they partner with Winnebago County Soil & Water Conservation District, Precision Conservation Management, Natural Resources Conservation Service,…

Brambles: From Raspberries to Blackberries

Spring Break Gardening Series
County: JoDaviess

Raspberries and blackberries can be an essential small fruit to grow when you have limited space. With management and selection, you can have a patch consistently producing for you each year. This…

Spring Flower Arranging

Spring into Spring Gardening Series
County: Winnebago

Join University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners for a "Spring Flower Arranging: A Make and Take" program. This program will be held Thursday, March 21, from 6 pm to 7 pm, at the Winnebago…

Keep the Pasture Working

Pasture Management | Recovering from 2023
County: Stephenson

Keep the Pasture Working will be held on Tuesday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lena Community Center. U of I Extension Educators Travis Meeter and Jay Solomon will be the presenters for the…

Spring Flower Arranging

Spring Break Gardening Series
County: JoDaviess

Join University of Illinois Extension for the second program in their Spring Break Gardening Series “Spring Flower Arranging” on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. This program is being held at…

Freezing Your Summer Harvest

Yes, You CAN!

Spring is right around the corner, and summer gardens will be bursting with produce in no time.  You can enjoy your summer flavors year-round by preserving your fresh produce now. Home food…

Fabulous Frogs

Spring into Spring Gardening Series
County: Winnebago

Do you know which frogs are making the unique sounds you hear in springtime? If you are curious about the amphibians that share our Northern Illinois home, join us to learn more about these tiny…