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Office update

Our Edwardsville office will be operating under irregular and limited hours until further notice. Our office will be open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm and Tuesday and Friday is by appointment only. For questions or to schedule an appointment, contact us at 618-344-4230 or uie-mms@illinois.edu. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

Become a Master Gardener

Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who dedicate their time and skills to share reliable and research-based information with home landscapers and gardeners. Learn how to get involved.

Become a Master Naturalist

Volunteer as a Master Naturalist to educate others about natural resources. 

Celebrate 50 Years of Master Gardener impact

Explore urban agriculture at the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition Innovation Center (JJK FAN) during the Golden Garden Days Southern Celebration, featuring hands-on workshops, expert guidance, and informative tours.Choose between two tracks: Track A focuses on Local Food, including aquaponics, solar greenhouses, and retrofitting shipping containers, while Track B explores Sustainable Landscaping, covering tree planting, stormwater management, and composting.Grow your gardening skills and make a lasting impact!

Strengthen management skills during spring planting

The series of webinars is another way to dig deeper, consider more plant options, strengthen management, and keep growing. Two new webinars explore the growing impact of invasive plants and how to get rid of them properly, and all about squash, pumpkin, and cucumber pests as garden visitors.  The series focuses on home gardening, environmental stewardship, and backyard food production.

Now enrolling: Youth Cooking School

Calling all young chefs ages 9-14! Register now for a fun-filled culinary adventure packed with hands-on cooking, exciting activities, and delicious creations. Don’t miss out—spots are filling fast!

Wellness Wednesday Nature Walk

Discover the power of nature! Explore the positive effects of nature on both your physical and mental well-being. Engage all five senses to fully appreciate the beauty and stress-relieving qualities that nature has to offer. Take a break and reconnect with nature!   

Diabetes Support Group

Are you or someone you care about living with diabetes, or at risk for developing diabetes or other chronic illnesses? Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Kris Juelfs, with University of Illinois Extension, will exchange practical tips and advice with peers who are navigating the challenges of living with diabetes. Join us on Thursday, May 8, where we’ll focus on Eating Right for Gut Health. Call or email to reserve a spot at 618-939-6232 or mtl@waterloolibrary.org. 

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