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University of Illinois Extension serving Boone, DeKalb and Ogle Counties

Main Office (Ogle County)
421 W Pines Rd, Ste 10
Oregon, IL 61061
Phone: 815-732-2191
FAX: 815-732-4007
Email:uie-bdo@illinois.edu
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm

Branch Office (Boone County)
205 Cadillac Court, Unit 3
Belvidere, IL 61008
Phone: 815-544-3710
FAX: 815-544-4606
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm (Closed 12 - 1pm)

Branch Office (DeKalb County)
1350 West Prairie Drive
Sycamore, IL 60178-3166
Phone: 815-758-8194
FAX: 815-758-8199
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm (Closed 12 - 1pm)

• Flavors of the Season

  Join Candice Miller, horticulture educator & Marilyn Csernus, nutrition & wellness educator for this program. Sample tasty seasonal produce, try something new and different, and go home with new seasonal recipes. Click below for dates & locations.

  
  

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• Avoiding Invasive Species In Your Own Backyard

  Come learn from U of I Extension & Boone County Conservation District Educators about the importance of invasive species and how to identify and avoid these invaders in your own backyard. This program will be held Tues, May 28 from 6-8pm in Boone County.

  
  

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• Four Seasons Gardening Teleconference series

  Gardening teleconferences this spring. Spruce Problems April 9 or 11; Pollinators and Insecticides April 23 or 25; All About Tomatoes May 7 or 9; Don't Doubt the Drought May 21 or 23. Registration forms on right for details and to choose your location.

  
  

  

• EAB Homeowner Management Workshop

  EAB — how did it get here and what can we do? University of Illinois Extension will provide information on the history, life cycle and control options for Emerald Ash Borer.

  
  

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• Garden Story Time

  Kids 3-6 will read a story, sing a song, do a finger play and an activity with Master Gardeners at Sycamore History Museum. Call to register for this free program 815-895-5762, 10 a.m. twice a month starting May 9 with "Seeds are fun."

  
  

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• Back on the Farm Gardening

  Want to learn more about gardening? Sycamore History Museum and Master Gardeners are offering programs throughout the growing season. 10 a.m. on May 8, June 12, Aug 14, & Sept 11. Follow the link for a description of the next class. See you on the farm!

  
  

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• Summer Ag Institute

  This course is designed for preschool through high school educators who wish to expand their curriculum to include topics related to agriculture. It is held June 17-21 at the Stephenson County Farm Bureau, Freeport. The registration deadline is May 24th.

  
  

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• Serve it Safely

  This 2 ½ hour seminar is at 6 p.m., Monday, June 10 at DeKalb County Extension, 1350 W. Prairie Drive in Sycamore. Designed for volunteers that serve or sell food. Call 815-758-8194 for information and registration.

  
  

  

• Master Gardener Interns Complete Training

  Interns pictured left to right: Kris Borre, John Prendergast, Caroline Frasier, Sheryl Nakonechny, Joyce Marten, Bill Van Dusen, Claire Personette, Ken Andersen, Lucy Robinson, and Mike Van Buer.

  
  

  

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