Events

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Compost! Feed the Soil That Feeds Us

Presented by: The University of Illinois Extension Lake County Master Gardeners, SWALCO, and the Lake County Forest Preserve District
County: Lake

Learn about the wonders of compost! Merleanne Rampale from SWALCO, a long-time gardener and composter herself, will share information on the various types of composting, share some fun facts on…

Gardenfest ready, set, grow

Gardenfest - ready, set, grow

McHenry County
County: McHenry

Explore the latest gardening trends, techniques, and tools during this daylong series of seminars for gardeners of every skill level.

Held annually, Gardenfest is sponsored by McHenry County…

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POSTPONED
Healthy Minds, Strong Communities Series

Build Resilience. Nurture Well‑Being. Grow Community.
County: McLean, Livingston, Woodford
Get ready to spark your wellness journey this spring! We’re bringing together a lively mix of Extension educators for an uplifting series designed to help you recharge, reconnect, and rediscover…

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Edible Landscaping

at Lake Villa District Library
County: Lake

 By combining trees, vegetables, herbs, edible flowers, or small fruits and berries in aesthetically pleasing ways, edible landscapes can be just as attractive as ornamental ones. Learn how…

The Edible Wild Path Seasonal Course

County: Champaign

Illinois Extension Family and Consumer Sciences and Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy departments bring to you a seasonal beginner foraging course. Each session will have three parts:…

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Floral Design Workshop Series: Wearable Art

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

University of Illinois Extension is partnering with the Fulton County Farm Bureau to bring you new and exciting educational opportunities! Join us as Christine Wright, Hy-Vee Floral Manager,…

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Specialty Gardens: A Growing Community Program

County: Piatt, DeWitt, Macon

How about growing a specialty garden this year! Join Master Gardeners to learn how to plan a variety of specialty gardens including salsa, pizza, herb, and tea gardens. Spice up your garden and…

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Fulton County Jr. Master Gardener Club Begins

County: Fulton, Mason

The Junior Master Gardener 4-H Club is an innovative 4-H youth gardening opportunity. It is modeled after the highly popular Master Gardener program, and offers horticulture and environmental…

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Business in Front, Party in the Back - Designing a Native Landscape Your Neighbors will Appreciate

Hosted by Wild Ones Lake-to-Prairie Chapter and the University of Illinois Extension - Lake County
County: Lake

Even the most thoughtfully designed native landscape can sometimes be misunderstood or even viewed as problematic by neighbors or local municipalities. What begins as an effort to support…

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Green Connections: Jake Wolf Memorial Fish Hatchery Tour

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Growing Gardens, Embracing Nature, Sustaining Conservation in Illinois: Green Connections

Green Connections is an educational and networking opportunity offered by University of Illinois…