The holidays are the perfect time to get creative—and what better way to do that than with a hands-on horticulture project? University of Illinois Extension invites you to join us for a series of festive workshops designed to bring nature indoors and add a personal touch to your holiday décor.
Kokedama Workshops
Discover the art and science behind Kokedama, a Japanese bonsai technique where plants grow in a moss-covered ball of soil. Learn which plants thrive in this style and create your own living ornament to take home.
- Tuesday, November 4 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Central Township Building, 1515 Two Creeks, Greenville - Wednesday, November 12 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Marion County Extension Office, 1404 E Main, Rt 50 E, Salem
Dried Flower Ornament Workshops
Add a homemade touch to your holiday decorations with beautiful dried flower ornaments. Learn how to preserve flowers and craft keepsakes perfect for gifting or decorating year after year.
- Wednesday, December 3 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Washington County Education Building, 9623 Wall St, Nashville - Wednesday, December 10 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Clinton County Extension Office, 1163 N. Fourth St, Breese - Thursday, December 11 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Jefferson County Extension Office, 4202 Williamson Place, Ste 2, Mt. Vernon
Advance registration is required.
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss your chance to celebrate the season with creativity and community. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just looking for a fun evening out, these workshops offer something for everyone. Each session is $5. Register at go.illinois.edu/HortHolidays.
For more information or to register, contact your local Extension office or visit our website at https://extension.illinois.edu/bcjmw
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through six program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, family and consumer science, integrated health disparities, and natural resources, environment, and energy.