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Read article: Volunteer Spotlight: Master Gardener Jackie Trotter
Volunteer Spotlight: Master Gardener Jackie Trotter
Jackie Trotter embodies the spirit of the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener program. Her dedication to her community and her passion...
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Read article: Spring Gardening: When is the best time to get started
Spring Gardening: When is the best time to get started
By Ella Maxwell, Extension Master Gardener serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria and Tazewell counties The temperatures this spring have been up...
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Read article: New Illinois Pollinator website provides knowledge and tools for users to become active pollinator conservationists
New Illinois Pollinator website provides knowledge and tools for users to become active pollinator conservationists
The new Illinois Pollinator website is raising awareness about the importance of pollinators and...
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Read article: Branching Out: Launch your book journey into the world of trees
Branching Out: Launch your book journey into the world of trees
Are you curious about trees, their hidden stories, their ecological significance, and how they shape our world? If so, join us as we start our 2024...

News Releases

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McHenry County Farm Stroll 2023
McHenry County Farm Stroll 2023 Offers Tours of 11 Family-Owned Small Farms and McHenry County College Student Farm Woodstock, Ill. – Come out for an autumn day in the country! On Sunday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., McHenry County will host its annual Farm Stroll, a free self-...
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Fly on over to the Butterfly Festival on June 1
 This summer, our Illinois backyards and gardens will play host to over 150 distinct butterfly species. Among them reigns the monarch, cherished as Illinois' state butterfly. Embrace the enchantment of these delicate creatures and discover ways to nurture their habitats for continued...
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Savor the Season: Carroll County Libraries Offer Exciting Cooking Classes
Thomson, Mt. Carroll, and Savanna Libraries are thrilled to announce the dates for May’s cooking classes led by Master Gardener Nancy Gmitro. Get set for a flavorful exploration of cooking with vegetables, highlighting the deliciousness of kale and Swiss chard.Join us for these...