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<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Counting Education</span>
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<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">CE: DIY – Backyard – Saturday, March 5</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">CE: 4-Seasons Gardening</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">CE: <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=13962"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Everything’s Coming Up Roses</span></a> – Tuesday, March 8</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">CE: <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/default.cfm?RegistrationID=14045"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Ethiopia Presentation</span></a> – Friday, March 11</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">CE: <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=13779"><span style="color: #4276aa;">2016 Garden Day Workshop and Spring Festival</span></a> – Saturday, March 12</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">CE: Sunrise Nursery Tour and Shopping Day – Monday, April 25</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Miscellaneous</span>
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<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=lanrpinv44e99rvjei9l13um1o%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Illinois Master Gardener Garden Days and Garden Walks Calendar</span></a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=whatsgrowingon.il@gmail.com&ctz=America/Chicago&pli=1"><span style="color: #4276aa;">What’s Growing On in Central Illinois? Calendar</span></a></span></li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>CE: DIY – Backyard!</em></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>Saturday, March 5 at 3 p.m.</em></strong></span><strong><br /> </strong><br /> The Urbana Free Library welcomes every to join them as they kick things off with a program about basic gardening and how to keep backyard chickens. Come enjoy a fun and informative afternoon where you'll get helpful advice and new skills to try. Here’s what to expect: </p>
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<li>A representative from the UIUC Extension will offer gardening tips and ideas for first time gardeners or anyone looking for some new ideas.</li>
<li>Rachel Vellenga and Hilda the chicken will introduce Urbana's favorite hobby--backyard chickens. Rachel will offer practical tips and advice for anyone who is curious about the challenges and benefits of raising chickens.</li>
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<p>There will be healthy snacks and an opportunity to socialize and ask questions.</p>
<p>Cosponsored by the University of Illinois Extension and the Urbana Free Library</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>CE: 4-Seasons Gardening Telenets Series</em></strong></span></p>
<p>The 2016 4-Seasons Gardening has begun! Here’s what’s in store:</p>
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<li>March 8 - Unique Terrariums for Indoor Spaces with Candice Miller</li>
<li>March 22 - Naughty, Nasty and Simply Annoying Plants with Rhonda Feree</li>
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<p>Register to view the webinars from home or at the University of Illinois Champaign County Extension office.</p>
<p>To view from <strong>HOME</strong>, follow this link to register: <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="http://web.extension.illinois.edu/hmrs/4seasons/"><span style="color: #4276aa;">http://web.extension.illinois.edu/hmrs/4seasons/</span></a></p>
<p>To view from the <strong>CHAMPAIGN OFFICE</strong>, follow this link to register: <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=14017"><span style="color: #4276aa;">go.illinois.edu/4seasonsgardening </span></a> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>CE: Ethiopia Presentation </em></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>Friday, March 11 at 12 p.m.</em></strong></span></p>
<p>Nicole Bridges, coordinator for the partnership between University of Illinois Extension and Prosperity Gardens, recently returned from a 21-day volunteer position in Ethiopia. This position helped a group of women smallholder farmers whose lives rely on agriculture by proving support on vegetable production and post-harvest management. Bridges also gained information on how post-harvest loss affects communities in Ethiopia.</p>
<p><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/default.cfm?RegistrationID=14045"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Click here</span></a> to register.</p>
<p>Please join University of Illinois Extension Serving Champaign, Ford, Iroquois, and Vermilion Counties for a lunch-and-learn session on <strong>Friday, March 11, from 12-1 p.m.</strong> at the University of Illinois Extension Auditorium in Champaign. During this session, Nicole Bridges will share her experience in Ethiopia; including how she worked within the communities she served.</p>
<p>While Ethiopia has a generally favorable climate for the production of many vegetables, it as a whole suffers from loss of crop due to poor post-harvest handling processes. Ultimately, in addition to the immediate benefits the communities have felt from Bridges’ expertise on post-harvest loss, she hopes that the personal relationships she developed through her trip will provide a direct link for sharing research from University of Illinois Extension.</p>
<p>To make this free event as convenient for the public as possible, we encourage you to bring your own bagged lunch and RSVP ahead of time by calling 217.333.7672 or visiting our website at web.extension.illinois.edu/cfiv. While pre-registration is not required, it is appreciated as it will help us determine how to set up the auditorium.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>CE: 2016 Garden Day Workshop and Spring Festival</em></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>Saturday, March 12 – Danville </em></strong></span></p>
<p>Join the Vermilion County Master Gardeners for their annual Garden Day Workshop and Spring Festival. This year, the workshop will take place from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 12 at CrossRoads Christian Church (3613 N Vermilion, Danville, IL). The workshop fee is $25.00 and includes a homemade lunch prepared by Master Gardeners and a bag filled with garden goodies and information.</p>
<p>Reservations are limited and reserved by receipt of payment. To reserve your seat by check or cash, call our office at 217-442-8615 or stop by 3164 N Vermilion, Danville, IL.</p>
<p><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=13779"><strong style="color: #4276aa;">Click here</strong></a><strong> to register online</strong>!</p>
<p>Our morning speakers this year include, Master Gardeners John Boedensteiner and Walter Deck. John will be talking about garden safety and Walter will share his knowledge of raised beds.</p>
<p>The keynote speaker is Carol Reese, Ornamental Horticulture Specialist at University of Tennessee and contributor to several magazines, including <em>Fine Gardening and Horticulture.</em></p>
<p><strong><em>CE: Blue Ribbon Vegetables and How to Grow Them</em></strong></p>
<p><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/downloads/62611.pdf"><strong style="color: #4276aa;">Blue Ribbon Vegetables</strong></a><strong> – Multiple dates – Decatur, Monticello, Clinton</strong></p>
<p>Tips for how to grow award winning produce in time for fair season! From seed selection to exhibiting, award winning growers, Ken & Betty Moser will share their methods for producing “show vegetables” in this free series open to all ages. An excellent option for 4-H families or new vegetable growers!</p>
<p>Additional Information & Registration: <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=13868"><span style="color: #4276aa;">https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=13868</span></a></p>
<p><strong><em>CE: Gardener’s Day </em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>Saturday, March 19 </em></strong></p>
<p>Join the Paitt County Master Gardeners are they present <em>Gumshoe Gardening</em> for their annual Gardener’s Day. Register online: go.illinois.edu/dmp</p>
<p>Here’s the line-up:</p>
<p><strong>Soil, Science & Scat </strong>Soil is the foundation of gardens and what grows in them. Unravel the mysteries of wildlife scat near and far with a lively and unique perspective on soil, science and scat. <em>Bob McLeese, retired USDA-NRCS State Soil Scientist </em></p>
<p><strong>Unraveling the Mysteries of Unusual Woody Plants </strong>Test your plant knowledge and enjoy the mystery and fun of discovery in this presentation on unusual trees and shrubs that you can grow in Central Illinois. <em>Gary Kling, University of Illinois Associate Professor </em></p>
<p><strong>Who’s in the Garden? Broom People! </strong>Clever garden art made from repurposed items. Create your own garden person to take home with you! Cost $10. <em>Karen Gentry, Piatt County Master Gardener </em></p>
<p><strong>Sneak Gardens </strong>These small gardens are built and maintained on otherwise marginal, underused or ignored spaces. Sneak gardeners don’t rent, own or seek permission to cultivate the space, creating gardens in unexpected spaces. <em>Andrew Weiss, University of Illinois Visiting Instructor </em></p>
<p><strong>Can You Find a Pulse? Farm to Table Cuisine </strong>What is a pulse crop and how can you make them fun to eat? Recipes and samples will be provided. <em>Ann Swanson, Hendrick House Farm Manager/Local Foods Chef </em></p>
<p><strong>Demystifying Orchids </strong>Are you a plant lover but are perplexed by orchids? Learn about where and how orchids live around the world. Get tips on orchid care and pot a Phalaenopsis seedling to take home. Cost $8. <em>Jennifer Nelson, University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator </em></p>
<p><strong>What Lies Beneath & Insect Look-Alikes </strong>Explore the mysteries of the insects in your garden. Discover your insect friends and companions. The session will end with a honey tasting. Can you guess which plant nectar each honey came from? <em>Lesley Deem, University of Illinois Department of Entomology’s Pollinatarium Director</em></p>
<p><strong><em>CE: Sunrise Nursery Tour and Shopping Day</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>Monday, April 25 at 9:30 a.m. – Grant Park, IL </em></strong></p>
<p>Mark your calendars for our annual visit to Sunrise Nursery. Our tour is set up for 9:30 am. Any Master Gardeners wearing their nametags get 10% off their personal and community garden purchases.</p>
<p>Sunrise Nursery is located at 10300 E. 9000 N Road, Grant Park, IL 60940</p>
<p>Check out their webiste at: <a style="color: #4276aa;" href="http://www.woldhuisfarms.com/"><span style="color: #4276aa;">http://www.woldhuisfarms.com/</span></a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></table><table style="border: none; width: 100%;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 0; line-height: 12px; width: 100%;"> </td></tr></tbody></table><table style="width: 100%;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="background: #000000; font-size: 1px; padding: 0; line-height: 1px; height: 1px;"> </td></tr></tbody></table><table style="border: none; width: 100%;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 0; line-height: 12px; width: 100%;"> </td></tr></tbody></table><style rel="stylesheet" type="text/css">
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>Illinois Master Gardener Garden Days and Garden Walks Calendar</em></strong></span></p>
<p>Do you love the Garden Day that Vermilion County Master Gardeners put on and the Garden Walks the Champaign and Vermilion County Master Gardeners showcase? Well then you’ll love to see what Master Gardener programs across the state can do!</p>
<p>Check out this state-wide calendar reflecting events coming up all over Illinois. A great way to earn continuing education and see just all that Master Gardeners are capable of!</p>
<p><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=lanrpinv44e99rvjei9l13um1o%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago"><span style="color: #4276aa;">Illinois Master Gardener Garden Days and Garden Walks Calendar</span></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><em>What’s Growing on in Central Illinois? Calendar</em></strong></span></p>
<p>Not interested in traveling across the state for different events? No problem! See what we are doing RIGHT HERE in Central Illinois on the “What’s Growing on in Central Illinois.”</p>
<p><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=whatsgrowingon.il@gmail.com&ctz=America/Chicago&pli=1"><span style="color: #4276aa;">What’s Growing on in Central Illinois?</span></a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></table><table style="border: none; width: 100%;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 0; line-height: 12px; width: 100%;"> </td></tr></tbody></table><table style="width: 100%;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="background: #000000; font-size: 1px; padding: 0; line-height: 1px; height: 1px;"> </td></tr></tbody></table><table style="border: none; width: 100%;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 0; line-height: 12px; width: 100%;"> </td></tr></tbody></table><style rel="stylesheet" type="text/css">
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<p><em>Program Coordinator, Horticulture</em></p>
<p>University of Illinois Extension, Unit 13</p>
<p>Champaign County</p>
<p>801 N. Country Fair Drive, Suite D</p>
<p>Champaign, IL 61821</p>
<p><a style="color: #4276aa;" href="mailto:carmien2@illinois.edu"><span style="color: #4276aa;">carmien2@illinois.edu</span></a></p>
<p>217-333-7672 </p>
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