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Golden Garden Days: Southern Celebration

Master Gardeners celebrate 50 years of impact
County: St. Clair
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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Actions to Reduce Water Pollution

Everyday Environment Webinar Series
You can help make a difference in water quality drop by drop. 

What’s in your water? How can your actions help reduce and prevent water pollution? Discover what the most common water…

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Golden Garden Days: East Central Celebration at 4-H Memorial Camp

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

This event will take place on…
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Managing Common Squash and Pumpkin Pests

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Explore what visitors may stop by the garden before their arrival.

Pumpkins and squash are popular garden plants. However, many gardeners struggle with pests attacking their plants. Learn about…

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Illinois Invasive Species Symposium

Invasive insects, plants, and animals are a serious and expensive threat to Illinois waterways, natural areas, and farm fields. These non-native species spread quickly, and once they take hold are…

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Golden Garden Days: Northeast Celebration

Master Gardeners celebrate 50 years of impact
County: Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, Will
The Illinois Master Gardener Program is celebrating its golden anniversary and you are invited!Illinois Extension is celebrating the golden anniversary of our Master Gardener program – that's fifty…
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11th Annual Monarch Migration Festival

County: Knox

11th Annual Monarch Migration Festival 🦋

Celebrate the magic of monarchs at the 11th Annual Monarch Migration Festival! Join us on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM at…

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Native Seed Share

County: McDonough

 Native Seed Share - October 25, 2025 

Join us at Owsley Habitat for a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature and enhance your landscaping! The Native Seed Share is all about…

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