OREGON, Ill.— University of Illinois Extension and Rock River Center, Inc. will offer two hands‑on learning opportunities this winter, with programs designed for both creative beginners and home‑garden enthusiasts. Registration is required for all sessions by calling 815‑732‑3252.
A free Floral Design Class—A Beginner’s Guide to Flower Arranging will take place on Monday, February 3, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Participants will learn simple techniques for creating attractive, professional‑looking floral arrangements. The class will cover flower selection, color combinations, and styling methods suitable for gifts, home décor, or personal enjoyment.
On Wednesday, March 5, Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Bruce Black will lead an Introduction to Hydroponics workshop. This hands‑on session will explain how hydroponic systems work, which plants grow best in them, and how to cultivate and maintain a home setup. All materials will be provided for participants to “make and take” a canning‑jar hydroponic planter. The program fee is $10.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in programming, call Program Coordinator Jan Saglier at 815‑544‑3710.
Both programs will be held at the Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, IL. Space is limited, and early registration is encouraged. To reserve a spot, call 815‑732‑3252.
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 five program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, health and community wellness, and natural resources, environment, and energy.