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October 18, 2025

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November 7, 2025

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Share your passion for gardening—join the Master Gardener program

July 25, 2025

Ever wonder what it means to be a “Master Gardener?” These individuals are community members with a love for gardening and a heart for service....

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Spring Creek Preserve: A haven for spring ephemerals

June 18, 2025

By Mike McGraw, Extension Master Naturalist serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria and Tazewell counties Even as a teenager, I loved the...

Celebrating 5 years of Local OPAL website

May 2, 2025

By Julie Robinson, Extension Master Naturalist serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria and Tazewell countiesIt is hard to believe that 2025 finds...

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Master Naturalists launch new Accessible Nature Exploration program

March 24, 2025

After years of leading active nature groups, University of Illinois Extension...

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September 24, 2025

Golden Garden Day—West Central Celebration, 50 years of Extension Master Gardener impact
PEORIA, Ill - In 2025, the Illinois Extension Master Gardeners are celebrating 50 years of impact. Five regional events invited people from all over Illinois to join in looking back at the Extension Master Gardener program and how it has grown since 1975. Extension staff and volunteers from the...

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September 24, 2025

McLean County Master Gardener recognized at state conference
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The University of Illinois Extension proudly congratulates McLean County Master Gardener Cheryl West of Arrowsmith on receiving a prestigious state award from the Illinois Master Gardener program. Cheryl was honored for her outstanding contributions during the Illinois Master...

Master Gardener Volunteers hold their awards

September 18, 2025

Will County volunteers recognized at 50th Anniversary Master Gardener Conference
JOLIET, Ill. — Local volunteers leading impactful local projects did not go unnoticed at the 2025 University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener Conference, held Sept. 4-5 in Springfield. "Local Master Gardener volunteers are helping others learn to grow and are making a...

September 3, 2025

Christian and Montgomery County Extension Welcomes New 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator
Taylorville, Ill. – Cheralee Vohlken is the newest member of the local Illinois Extension and 4-H team, serving Christian and Montgomery Counties. As a 4-H youth development program coordinator, Cheralee will provide evidence-based, hands-on learning programs to youth to help...

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