Events

"The Extraordinary Caterpillar"

Please join us for this special screening of The Extraordinary Caterpillar, a beautifully shot 60-minute documentary that reveals the vital—and often overlooked—role caterpillars play in our…

Southern IL Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop

Join our Southwestern Illinois Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop with Alexis R. Barnes, horticulture Extension educator, to learn how and when to properly prune apple, pear, peach, and cherry trees for…

A Primer for Understanding Grasses and Sedges

Native grasses and sedges are foundational pillars that anchor resilient landscapes, stabilize soils, and sustain local wildlife. While grasses and sedges have many similarities, there are also…

The Great Seed (and soil!) Event 2027

The Great Seed and Soil Event is back for its fourth year, brought to you by the Center for Agrarian Learning at MCC and the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners! This popular annual…