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Spring Break Gardening - Low Maintenance Landscaping

Whether you find yourself wanting to garden but don’t have a lot of time or have a brown thumb, want to add low maintenance plant options to your landscape, or are realizing that you can’t do it all like you used too, then this program is for you! Madelynn will talk about plant options, tools, garden design, and other considerations that all lead to having a low maintenance landscape in your yard or on your acreage.

We’re hiring in Freeport!

University of Illinois Extension is seeking a full‑time Office Support Assistant to help keep our county offices running smoothly. The Office Support Assistant will serve as the first point of contact for the office, assisting walk-in clients, basic fiscal work, and miscellaneous duties.

If you’re organized, welcoming, and enjoy supporting community programs, we’d love to have you on our team.

Click here to learn more!

Yes, You Can: Freezing Your Summer Harvest

Freezing is one of the simplest and most time-efficient methods of preserving food. When done correctly, it helps maintain a food’s natural color, fresh flavor, and nutritional value better than many other preservation methods. Join us to learn research-based methods for freezing fruits and vegetables successfully.