NEWS RELEASE – SUBMITTED BY Anne Scheel

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION, Bureau-LaSalle-Marshall-Putnam Unit

University of Illinois Extension Marshall-Putnam Master Gardeners, along with Marshall-Putnam 4-H, hosted a “Gathered Treasures” workshop on Saturday, December 14.  Area youth, parents and grandparents came together to create a gathered treasures centerpiece.  Participants learned how to create a beautiful centerpiece out of fresh greens and gathered treasures.  Some of the treasures were store bought and some came from the Master Gardeners’ yards. Marshall-Putnam Master Gardeners, Barb Dahlbach and Terry Lueders, lead the project.  Each family learned about floral arranging concepts and took home a unique centerpiece. The day was free to all who attended. The cost for materials and supplies for the centerpieces was covered by a Thrivent Financial Action Team Grant.  After the families had finished their own creations, they made several to give to local nursing homes.  Families also volunteered to deliver the centerpieces.

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If you have questions or need more information please call University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit at 309-364-2356.  Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus.