“The University of Illinois Extension and our Master Gardeners of Mercer County present the Fall Harvest of Horticulture Program
Sign up at go.illinois.edu/FallHarvestHort and join us in Aledo on Thursday, September 19 for two programs
1. Garden Weather: A Part of the Big Picture
o Presented by Steve Hilberg, Illinois CoCoRaHS Coordinator.
o Learn about the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow network (CoCoRaHS), which allows citizens to measure precipitation in their own backyards.
o Discover how you can participate in this exciting program.
2. The Connection Between Trees and Climate Resilience
o Presented by Emily Swihart, Horticulture Educator, University of Illinois Extension.
o Explore the impact of changing climate on our urban forest.
o Gain insights into the benefits of trees and strategies for making informed planting choices.
Event Details:
• Date: Thursday, September 19th
• Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
• Location: Aledo Fire Station (211 SE 3rd St., Aledo, IL)
• Pre-registration is preferred, and walk-ins are allowed if space permits.
• Sign up at https://go.illinois.edu/FallHarvestHort
• Registration fee: $10
• Appetizers will be served.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts!”
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