*Master Calendar MN Unit 26
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
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Come join us as we weed, water, plant and grow at the Harrison Bruce Historical Village! Every other Tuesday, from 8-10am we meet at the Mees Center at John A Logan to work on the garden beds at the Harrison Bruce Historical Village.
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We're excited to host a gardening program at the Jackson County Extension office. We will discuss: - Benefits of Organic Gardening - Pest Protection - Disease Strategies - Weed Control - Companion Planting - Soil Health and more!
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
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Legacy trees are defined by many names, shapes, sizes and stories. This talk will define a legacy tree and explore the history and benefits of some of the oldest trees on our Illinois landscape.
Thursday, July 17, 2025
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Join University of Illinois Extension educators as they team up with area farmers to provide four monthly evening meetings to highlight and demonstrate diverse farming enterprises across southern Illinois.
Friday, July 18, 2025
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Join us as we get the chance to help complete herbarium specimen mounting in partnership with Plants of Concern and the SIU Herbarium.
Saturday, July 19, 2025
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Come out on to Rend Lake Project Visitor Center to learn more about moths during National Moth Week with Illinois Extension Forest Management and Ecology Specialist, Kevin Rohling and Horticulture Educator, Kimberly Rohling. Attendees should bring a camera, headlamp or flashlight, since the hike will be at night. If you would like to assist with citizen science efforts,
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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Volunteer sessions begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. and will run until 11:00 a.m. Sessions include 2 hours of garden stewardship tasks and a 30 minute educational program.
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This presentation will cover the basics of firebreak placement, installation, design tools, and techniques.
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Learn how to create sustainable and moth-friendly garden spaces that support the survival and thriving of moth populations.
Saturday, July 26, 2025
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We’re excited to let you know that this year’s event will take place on Saturday, July 26, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Giant City! We’ll have a blast running different stations both inside and outside the Visitor Center.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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Come join us as we weed, water, plant and grow at the Harrison Bruce Historical Village! Every other Tuesday, from 8-10am we meet at the Mees Center at John A Logan to work on the garden beds at the Harrison Bruce Historical Village.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
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This presentation will cover emerging invasive species based on several sources of information, including land managers, surveys, citizen science, and expert opinions. Species covered will include some new to Illinois in recent years and some species actively spreading from one region to others where they will be new invaders.
Friday, August 8, 2025
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Join us as we get the chance to help complete herbarium specimen mounting in partnership with Plants of Concern and the SIU Herbarium.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Come join us as we weed, water, plant and grow at the Harrison Bruce Historical Village! Every other Tuesday, from 8-10am we meet at the Mees Center at John A Logan to work on the garden beds at the Harrison Bruce Historical Village.
Friday, August 15, 2025
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Join us as we get the chance to help complete herbarium specimen mounting in partnership with Plants of Concern and the SIU Herbarium.
Monday, August 18, 2025
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Join University of Illinois Extension educators as they team up with area farmers to provide four monthly evening meetings to highlight and demonstrate diverse farming enterprises across southern Illinois.
Friday, August 22, 2025
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Learn how to create sustainable and moth-friendly garden spaces that support the survival and thriving of moth populations.
Sunday, August 24, 2025
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Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds! Learn to identify our feathered friends in some of our local sites. All ages and experiences are welcome. Registration is required in case the event needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather. Binoculars are available for use, please reserve a pair.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
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Come join us as we weed, water, plant and grow at the Harrison Bruce Historical Village! Every other Tuesday, from 8-10am we meet at the Mees Center at John A Logan to work on the garden beds at the Harrison Bruce Historical Village.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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Volunteer sessions begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. and will run until 11:00 a.m. Sessions include 2 hours of garden stewardship tasks and a 30 minute educational program.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
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Come join us as we weed, water, plant and grow at the Harrison Bruce Historical Village! Every other Tuesday, we meet at the Mees Center at John A Logan to work on the garden beds at the Harrison Bruce Historical Village.
Thursday, September 11, 2025
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Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds! Learn to identify our feathered friends in some of our local sites. All ages and experiences are welcome. Registration is required in case the event needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather. Binoculars are available for use, please reserve a pair.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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Volunteer sessions begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. and will run until 11:00 a.m. Sessions include 2 hours of garden stewardship tasks and a 30 minute educational program.
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Come join us as we weed, water, plant and grow at the Harrison Bruce Historical Village! Every other Tuesday, we meet at the Mees Center at John A Logan to work on the garden beds at the Harrison Bruce Historical Village.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Sunday, September 28, 2025
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Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds! Learn to identify our feathered friends in some of our local sites. All ages and experiences are welcome. Registration is required in case the event needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather. Binoculars are available for use, please reserve a pair.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
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Come join us as we weed, water, plant and grow at the Harrison Bruce Historical Village! Every other Tuesday, we meet at the Mees Center at John A Logan to work on the garden beds at the Harrison Bruce Historical Village.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
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Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds! Learn to identify our feathered friends in some of our local sites. All ages and experiences are welcome. Registration is required in case the event needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather. Binoculars are available for use, please reserve a pair.
Friday, October 10, 2025
Sunday, October 19, 2025
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Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds! Learn to identify our feathered friends in some of our local sites. All ages and experiences are welcome. Registration is required in case the event needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather. Binoculars are available for use, please reserve a pair.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
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Come join us as we weed, water, plant and grow at the Harrison Bruce Historical Village! Every other Tuesday, we meet at the Mees Center at John A Logan to work on the garden beds at the Harrison Bruce Historical Village.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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Volunteer sessions begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. and will run until 11:00 a.m. Sessions include 2 hours of garden stewardship tasks and a 30 minute educational program.
Saturday, November 8, 2025
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Learn how to create sustainable and moth-friendly garden spaces that support the survival and thriving of moth populations.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
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Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds! Learn to identify our feathered friends in some of our local sites. All ages and experiences are welcome. Registration is required in case the event needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather. Binoculars are available for use, please reserve a pair.
Sunday, December 14, 2025
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Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds! Learn to identify our feathered friends in some of our local sites. All ages and experiences are welcome. Registration is required in case the event needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather. Binoculars are available for use, please reserve a pair.