Join Jay Solomon, University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Educator for the program “Trees in Your Landscape: Functions and Benefits” as part of the Spring Break Gardening Series. This program is being held on May 7 at 1:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 N. Vine Street, Elizabeth, IL. Pre -registration is requested. To register or for more information visit us online at go.illinois.edu/jsw or call the Extension Office at 815-858-2273.
Are you looking to plant more trees on your property or maybe even replace trees that have died over the years? If so, then this is the program for you!
Jay will talk about native trees to the area and what to think about as far as placement when planting those trees. He will also touch on things like using trees for shade, windbreaks, helping with energy efficiency, and using them to help protect your home.
Other programs in the Spring Break Gardening series include Low Maintenance Landscaping on April 16, Terrific Tomatoes on May 14, and Mixed Container Gardens on May 16.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to attend this program please contact the Extension Office at 815-858-2273. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your needs.
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 500 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.