COMMUNITY GARDEN EDUCATION SERIES (6-WEEKS)

Join The African American Museum at The England Manor for a 6-week Master Gardener Community Garden Education Series sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension Program!

Learn how to grow, maintain, and care for a thriving community garden while connecting with neighbors and building community together. Whether you are brand new to gardening or already have a green thumb, everyone is welcome.

📅 Every Wednesday through July 1, 2026

🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 The African American Museum at The England Manor

503 N. Genesee Street

Waukegan, IL 60085

🌿 6-Week Series Dates:

• May 27, 2026

• June 3, 2026

• June 10, 2026

• June 17, 2026

• June 24, 2026

• July 1, 2026

🌱 What You’ll Learn:

• Planting techniques

• Watering and garden maintenance

• W**d control and upkeep

• Harvesting vegetables

• Community gardening skills

• Sustainable growing practices

🥕 Fresh vegetables are free for the community!

We also invite neighbors to:

✔ Donate your time by helping W**d and water

✔ Donate funds to help sustain the garden

✔ Share your harvest on social media using #TheEnglandManor

✨ All ages and experience levels are welcome. Come learn. Come grow. Come be part of the change.

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit:

Solo.To/TheEnglandManor

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