*Master Calendar MG Unit 26
Tuesday, July 1, 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.
Monday, July 7, 2025
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Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday mornings from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest produce, which will be weighed and delivered to the Salvation Army Food Pantry in Marion. Have fun meeting up with other community members and sharing gardening tips.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
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This presentation will discuss three studies linking urban trees with human health.
Friday, July 11, 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, 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.
Monday, July 21, 2025
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Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday mornings from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest produce, which will be weighed and delivered to the Salvation Army Food Pantry in Marion. Have fun meeting up with other community members and sharing gardening tips.
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.
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.