Speak for the Trees: Community Advocacy for Urban Forests
Community trees are an essential part of the urban ecosystem and add great value to the places we call home. Discover…
VCMG's Present: Mushroom
Join Extension Educator Karla Griesbaum for a closer look at the fascinating world of fungi and the important role they play in our ecosystems. We’ll explore the many functions of fungi in…
Edible Alliums & Fall Garlic Planting Workshop
Edible Mushroom Grow Kit Workshop
Native Plants Support Pollinators
October 20th 2026 (10:00 am) at the Milan Extension Office
We know that besides our bee friends, many other pollinators like birds, bats, butterflies, moths, beetles, wasps, and some small…
Gardening in the Air Virtual Symposium
Find inspiration to repot that plant or kickstart a dream gardening project.Gardeners manage a range of factors and elements to help plants grow. Extension helps bring all the pieces together in a…
CCMG: Soft Landings and Native Restorations in Sunny and Shady Yardscapes
Do you have areas under your trees where little or nothing grows? Eric Mollahan, executive director of the Land Conservation Foundation, will explore how to create thriving shade gardens under…
Pumpkin Smash
Fall is the pumpkin’s time to shine, but what happens when it is time to say goodbye to the short-lived Jack-o-lanterns? Green your Halloween by recycling pumpkins into compost at a free…
Gifts from the Garden
The University of Illinois Extension Lake County Master Gardeners, SWALCO, and the Lake County Forest Preserve District present the 2026 Garden Learning Series.
Many of us consider the act…
Houseplant Propagation Basics
Brighten up the winter months by learning how to grow new houseplants from the ones you already have!
In this beginner-friendly program, you'll discover simple ways to propagate…