Resources and Upcoming Programs

New Edwardsville office hours
The Edwardsville office is now open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For questions or inquiries, please contact us at 618-344-4230 or uie-mms@illinois.edu. We look forward to better serving you.

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.

Keep learning going while the garden's growing
Register for the new summer sessions of the popular webinar series beginning June 17. Two new summer sessions explore getting to know the neighborhood's native bees and ways to implement crop rotation to strengthen any size garden.
The series focuses on home gardening, environmental stewardship, and backyard food production.

Illinois fruit and vegetable news
Get practical production advice and regional updates to improve your specialty crop farming operation. Finding each new issue is easy – visit the global newsletter page and click through to Illinois Fruit and Vegetable News to read the online issue or join the mailing list.

Eat well, stay active, and save money
Find tasty recipes, shopping tips, and activities to keep you and your family healthy.