Floral Design Workshop Series: Winter Centerpiece Grandeur
University of Illinois Extension is partnering with the Fulton County Farm Bureau to bring you new and exciting educational opportunities! Join us as Christine Wright, Hy-Vee Floral Manager,…
Wreath Making Workshop
Join us for a free wreath making workshop! Learn how to make your own wreath using fresh cut greenery and other foraged materials. Two sessions will be offered, 10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. and 1:…
Pollinators in Your Preserves
The Lake County Forest Preserve District ecologists began monitoring the relationships between plants and pollinators in 2023 as part of their overall ecological monitoring efforts. Learn about…
Green Connections: Holiday Celebration Brunch
Growing Gardens, Embracing Nature, Sustaining Conservation in Illinois: Green Connections
Green Connections is an educational and networking opportunity offered by University of Illinois…
The Christmas Garden Affair
A holiday gardening conference turns deadly when a television garden host is murdered. Gardening personality and amateur sleuth…
Indoor Edible Gardens
Gardening is not limited to outside in the summer. The Edible Indoor Garden shows you how to grow your own fresh herbs, salad greens, and more anytime of the year.
Next Generation Stewardship: Illinois Leads the Way
All the Presidents’ Gardens
Explore American history through the White House gardens, discovering how presidents and their families have shaped these famous…
Winter Wellness Through Art
Looking to get out of the house during the wintertime? Come join us for a nature arts program that has a winter theme! Art has proven successful in promoting positive mental health by boosting…
A Primer for Understanding Grasses and Sedges
Native grasses and sedges are foundational pillars that anchor resilient landscapes, stabilize soils, and sustain local wildlife. While grasses and sedges have many similarities, there are also…