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University of Illinois Extension serving DeWitt, Macon and Piatt Counties

Main Office (Macon County)
3351 N. President Howard Brown Blvd.
Decatur, IL 62521
Phone: 217-877-6042
FAX: 217-877-4564
Email:uie-dmp@illinois.edu
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm

Branch Office (DeWitt County)
8425 Katie Road
Clinton, IL 61727
Phone: 217-935-5764
FAX: 217-935-8932
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm (Closed 12 - 1pm)

Branch Office (Piatt County)
210 South Market Street
Monticello, IL 61856
Phone: 217-762-2191
FAX: 217-762-2703
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm (Closed 12 - 1pm)

News Release

Herbal Home Care Class

January 27, 2012

A Presentation by: Kay Carens, President of the Illinois Herb Association, Panelist on Mid-America Gardener (Illinois Gardener) and Master Gardener.

This presentation is sponsored by the Macon County Master Gardeners and there is no cost to attend.

Please come join us and learn about herbs in the house and how they can help influence and enhance your life. Kay will share her knowledge of herbs. In this eco-friendly class learn how to make and use herbal products for your home. Help eliminate many of the harsh chemicals from around the house by using your own herbal sprays for freshening the air or making herbal laundry soap for those with sensitive skin. Kay will give many helpful ideas and wonderful uses for herbs in the house that we should be aware of. Lite herbal refreshments will be available. Open to all who would like to attend!

Where: Decatur Public Library in the Staley Room

When: February 18, 2012, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Please call or email the U of I Extension to sign up.
Call 877-6042 Diane Email: rdowd@illinois.edu

Sign up – limited to 35 participants.

Local Contact: Diane Dowd, Office Support Assistant, rdowd@illinois.edu