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Caring for our Environment

Caring for our Environment
University of Illinois Extension is here to help individuals and communities put science and research to work. We provide the information and tools citizens need to make sound decisions about our environment.

Community Garden

Community Garden
The Quincy Community Gardens are about growing - growing flowers, growing vegetables and fruits, and growing a community of people who can share their love of gardening while taking good care of our small part of the earth. Fun and learning is the emphasis and successful organic gardening is the objective.

Locally Grown

Locally Grown
Locally Grown is an effort to assist producers in west central Illinois and the surrounding area to market locally grown products by providing information to consumers on the availability, nutritional aspects, economic and environmental impacts of buying local. Locally Grown targets all levels of the local food system network by creating learning opportunities and increasing availability of locally grown products for consumers. The project creates awareness and understanding between producers and consumers resulting in a more sustainable local food system.

Master Gardeners

Master Gardeners
The Adams/Brown Master Gardeners have completed horticulture training and provide volunteer service back to their community.

Horticulture & Environment Resources

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Program Registrations

Ferns in the Landscape
Register by February 23, 2010

2010 Gardener's Palette
Register by March 6, 2010

The Elusive Morel
Register by March 9, 2010

A Gardener's Guide to Plant Propagation
Register by March 23, 2010

News & Updates

News Releases

Conservation Connections
Conservation best practices, natural resource decision-making , current research in the field and bridging research with local practice.
Gardener's Corner
Four seasons of gardening information.
Imagine
Newsletter from the state Master Gardeners Office
Podcasts

Gardener's Corner

Gardening Tips and Techniques from University of Illinois Extension
Upcoming Events

Southern Illinois Vegetable School
Mt. Vernon, Illinois (Jefferson County)
February 10, 2010

Illinois Small Fruit and Strawberry Schools
Mt. Vernon, Illinois (Jefferson County)
March 2-3, 2010

2010 Gardener's Day
Macomb, Illinois (McDonough County)
March 20, 2010

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Volunteer Opportunities
Horticulture Volunteers
Love gardening? We need volunteers to help us care for the many community gardens in the area. These opportunities provide a great chance for you to help beautify our communities, learn more about gardening and spend time with others who love gardening too.
Master Gardeners
Adams/Brown Master Gardeners complete an intensive horticulture course and then provide volunteer service back to their communties through educational and community gardening projects.
Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Carrie Edgar
County Extension Director
Adams/Brown Unit
330 S. 36th St
Quincy, IL 62301
Phone: 217-223-8380
FAX: 217-223-9368
cedgar@illinois.edu

Deborah Lee
Horticulture Coordinator
Adams/Brown Unit
330 S. 36th St
Quincy, IL 62301
Phone: 217-223-8380
FAX: 217-223-9368
deblee@illinois.edu

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