University of Illinois Extension Offers Program on Tree Compartmentalization

The Four Seasons Gardening Program from the University of Illinois Extension continues its Fall programming with a session titled “Tree Compartmentalization.”

Just think about the amount of tree energy expended to seal over pruning cuts and to compartmentalize rot and decay within the boles (trunks) of our urban trees. University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Ryan Pankau will review the processes at play when trees perform the amazing feat of blocking pathogens with their natural defense mechanisms.

This program will be offered via a live webinar on Tuesday, October 8th at 1:30 p.m. at the following University of Illinois Extension Offices: Bureau County in Princeton; Marshall-Putnam Counties in Henry; and LaSalle County in Ottawa. This webinar may also be viewed from wherever you have internet access by pre-registering at go.illinois.edu/4seasons_webinars. Recorded videos of these sessions can be viewed following the program at go.illinois.edu/fourseasonsrecordings.

This is the second in the fall series. The next program, titled “Gardening for Birds” is set for Tuesday, December 3rd at 1:30 p.m. at the local University of Illinois Extension Offices previously listed.

Each session is free to the public. Advance registration is needed. Phone or email the LaSalle County University of Illinois Extension office for more details at 815-433-0707, or you may email Extension Program Coordinator Meg Overocker at meo@illinois.edu.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please indicate when registering. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your access needs. For more information call University of Illinois Extension –LaSalle County at 815-433-0707. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus.

The Mission of University of Illinois Extension is to provide practical education you can trust to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. Visit our website at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/blmp/

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Local Contact: Meg E. Overocker

Date: 9/30/19