Lifelong Learning, Lifelong Impact.

Northern Illinois Native Tree Diversity

Chris Evans, University of Illinois Extension Forestry Specialists will talk about the variety of species historically common to the area, identification tips, and benefits and challenges for many of these trees.  He will also share tips on selecting the right native tree-site combination for new trees, along with care for existing trees.    

Heart Healthy Living

Topics will include understanding heart disease, heart-healthy eating, physical activity, managing stress, quality sleep, setting realistic goals for long-term heart health, and understanding cholesterol and dietary fat. Participants will receive practical wellness strategies and heart-healthy recipes to try at home.

Sessions will be held from 1–3 p.m. at Midwest Medical Center.

Dried Flower Bouquets

During this program, Master Gardener volunteer Karen will walk participants through how to create a beautiful dried flower arrangement of their own using native and prairie plants and grasses that we can all grow in our home landscapes! Participants will go home with their bouquets and a knowledge of what plants they may already have growing that they can use for future bouquets or what they may want to try planting to use in the future as well as tips and tricks for making an eye appealing bouquet.