WINNEBAGO COUNTY- Gardeners know that nature provides the best décor! At Hort for the Holidays, we’ll turn simple pinecones into stunning pinecone trees that celebrate the textures and tones of the season. From fall through winter, pinecones pair beautifully with greenery, berries, and other natural finds — join us to explore fresh ideas and bring a touch of the garden indoors.
Join U of I Extension Master Gardeners Brenda Smith, Ann Somers, and Martha Ebner on Saturday, November 22, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. for this hands-on workshop. This year's Hort for the Holidays will take place at the Winnebago County Extension office, located at 1040 N. 2nd Street, Rockford. There is a $20 fee to attend, and all necessary supplies are provided.
In addition to the provided materials, creative crafters who join are welcome to bring their own extra materials to spruce up their pinecone tree. Grab your friends, create unique and festive décor, and enjoy refreshments. Space is limited, so early registration is highly encouraged.
To register, visit go.illinois.edu/HortfortheHolidays or call 815-986-4357 for more information.
If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this program, please contact the Winnebago County Extension Office at 815-986-4357.
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.