VandeWalle Sculptures at Arts at the Arb 2019

Take a leap off the beaten path to discover an art gallery without walls.  Visit the Clinton Community College Bickelhaupt Arboretum during “Arts at the Arb 2019.”  The event will be held from dawn to dusk, Thursday, August 1, through Saturday, August 31. The 4th annual Arts at the Arb

Library Free Seeds Kick Off Events

Ready to plant your garden?  Stop by your local Whiteside County Library and check out the assortment of free seeds to get started. Whiteside County Master Gardeners will be on hand at local libraries, to talk about container gardening and to answer all your questions about starting a garden. Pictured

What Has Wandered into Your Woods? Workshop

Do you know “What Has Wandered into Your Woods?”  This is what Kudzu does to an Illinois woodland.  Discover how to mange invasive plants at a workshop on Friday, February 1, 2019, from 9:00 to 3:00 p.m. Registration starts at 8:30.  Register by Tuesday, January 29, at www.TreesForever.org /WanderedIntoYourWoods.  The

Register for Master Naturalist Training Wait List

Calling all nature lovers!  Enhance your love of nature through hands-on learning and community-based service. Practice lifelong learning and sharing.  Give back to nature.  Become a Master Naturalist. We hope to start a Master Naturalist training this summer.  If you have a love for the outdoors, care about the local

January 29 Succulent Wreath Webinar

“Succulent Wreaths,” a program presented by University of Illinois Extension, will be held on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.  Join Extension Educator Bruce Black to learn about Succulent Wreaths: their biology how to build one their care. The webinar will be offered at Whiteside Extension Office, 12923 Lawrence Road, Sterling, IL,

Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop January 19

University of Illinois Extension will host a Fruit Tree Pruning workshop on Saturday, January 19, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The location is Super Wash Training Center, 707 W. Lincolnway,  and Morrison, IL. Extension Educators Bruce Black and Grant McCarty will instruct participants in the following: basic structure

Register for Master Gardener Classes August 28-November 13

University of Illinois Extension serves Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside Counties.  We will offer face-to-face, Master Gardener Training on Tuesdays, from August 28,through November 13, 2018.  Training is from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the LOTS Building, 210 E. Progress Drive, Dixon, IL.  Please register by Monday, August 27. Master

Arts at the Arb August 1 through 30

Take a leap off the beaten path and discover an art gallery without walls at the Clinton Community College Bickelhaupt Arboretum during Arts at the Arb 2018. The Clinton community is incredibly fortunate to have an annual art event that brings art into our lives in such an accessible way. 

Registration Open for Gardening Extravaganza July 28 in Sterling

Whiteside Master Gardeners will be hosting a gardening workshop on Saturday, July 28, 2018, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., at the Whiteside Extension Office, 12923 Lawrence Road, Sterling, IL 61081. There will be topics of interest for everyone from the novice to expert gardener.  Individuals of all ages will learn

CCC Trip to Chicago Botanical Gardens July 28

Clinton Community College Bickelhaupt Arboretum and Clinton Trees Forever is hosting an educational and fun-filled day at the Chicago Botanical Gardens on Saturday, July 28, 2018.  The bus trip will feature Herb Garden Displays, Garden Chef Class, and herbs for sale. Cost of the Chicago Botanical Gardens Bus Trip is

Master Gardener Program Seeks Applicants

The University of Illinois Extension Offices in Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside Counties are accepting applications for the 2018 Master Gardener Certification Course. Certified Master Gardeners are an integral part of the education outreach initiatives of the Extension Office. The Master Gardener mission is helping others learn to grow.

Master Gardener Program Seeks Applicants for 2018

The University of Illinois Extension Office in Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside Counties are accepting applications for the 2018 Master Gardener Certification Course. Certified Master Gardeners are an integral part of the education outreach initiatives of the Extension Office. The Master Gardener mission is helping others learn to grow.

Master Gardener Training Starting August 28

Local training classes will be held at Lee-Ogle Transportation System, located at 210 East Progress Dr. Dixon, IL, beginning August 28, 2018. Classes will be Tuesday’s from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through November 13. Class topics include: botany soils and fertilizer ornamental grasses and landscape design vegetables fruits insects

Distinctive Gardens Spring Plant Sale May 4

CGH Auxiliary will host the Distinctive Gardens Spring Plant Sale on Friday, May 4, 2018, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  It will be located in the CGH Medical Center Ryberg Auditorium, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL. Featured are hanging baskets, annuals, perennials, container gardens, and more. For more

Master Gardeners Ready to Help

What is causing my plants to die?  Will these insects destroy my vegetable garden?  What perennials are best suited for my yard?  What tree will give me the best shade?  How much fertilizer should I put on my yard?  If these questions bothered you last year or might pertain to