Events

The Great Seed and Soil Event

The Great Seed (and soil!) Event 2027

McHenry County
County: McHenry

The Great Seed and Soil Event is back for its fourth year, brought to you by the Center for Agrarian Learning at MCC and the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners! This popular annual…

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The Gardener’s Plot

Beyond the Garden Gate Bookclub
Join us as we read: 'The Gardener’s Plot' by Deborah J. Benoit

When a body is discovered in a new community garden in the Berkshires, Maggie Walker cultivates clues alongside her plants in this…

Nighttime camping scene with a book backdrop, evergreen trees, mountains, glowing tents, and the title “Beyond the Garden Gate Book Club.”

Grandma Gatewood’s Walk

Beyond the Garden Gate Bookclub
Join us as we read: 'Grandma Gatewood’s Walk' by Ben Montgomery

Follow the remarkable true story of Emma Gatewood, who set out to hike the Appalachian Trail at age 67. Her journey reveals a story…