Education
Photography by: Craig Michelsen Thank you to those who joined the free presentation on Thursday, May 19 however, you can now enjoy the full recording below. Putting out hummingbird feeders isn’t necessary to attract and keep hummingbirds coming back to your garden....
Education
Spring is here and the landscape is waking up from its winter dormancy. The weather is still fluctuating greatly but before we know it we’ll be past our average last frost date (mid-May) and gardening will be in full swing! In the meantime, there are still some...
Education
By Samantha Burbach, Director of Education & Programming – 02/09/2022 Giving flowers for Valentine’s Day has been a tradition for centuries, and the number one flower type for this romantic holiday is the red rose. There are many ways that roses are given for...
Education
By Sam Burbach, Education & Programming Coordinator – 1/27/2022 Each year, the last Saturday of January is celebrated by gardeners as National Seed Swap Day. This “national day” began when Kathy Jentz of Washington Gardener Magazine organized a seed exchange on...
Education
Wild animals are facing a strenuous time of year as winter settles in. In celebration of National Bird-feeding Month (February), University of Illinois Extension educator Peggy Doty guides you on how to provide appropriate winter food for our feathered friends....
Education
By Sam Burbach, Education & Programming Coordinator – 12/02/2021 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… trees! December is here and many families who celebrate Christmas are getting into full Christmas decorating mode (if they’re not already done!)....
