Join University of Illinois Extension Program Coordinator Nikki Keltner as she presents “Spring Centerpieces” as part of the Spring Break Gardening Series on Thursday, April 17 at 1:30 p.m. This program is being held at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 N. Vine Street, Elizabeth, IL. There will be a $30 fee for this program to cover the cost of supplies, and pre-registration is required. To register or for more information call the Extension Office at 815-858-2273 or visit us online at go.illinois.edu/jsw. Seating is limited so register today!
Fresh-cut flowers are a great way to decorate your home or celebrate special occasions. Have you ever wanted to try floral design using fresh-cut flowers? This is your opportunity! Participants will learn the basics of designing with cut flowers and will then make a fresh spring-themed flower arrangement to take home with them.
Other programs in the series include: Rainwater Management in the Home Landscape, Vermicomposting, Invasive Species, Herbs, Gardening with Wildlife, Pollinators, and Tree Health. For more information on these programs, call the Extension Office at 815-858-2273 or visit us online at go.illinois.edu/jsw.
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.