Spring Series: Week One

Name: Spring Series: Week One
Start: 2025-04-14T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-14T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Holiday Inn Rock Island - Quad Cities

Schedule

Mon Apr 14 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Holiday Inn Rock Island - Quad Cities | Rock Island, IL

🌿 Cultivate Knowledge - A Series for Garden and Nature Enthusiasts! 🌿 Sign up here:
go.illinois.edu/SpringSeries25
Dates: Monday, April 14, 21, and 28
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
Location: Holiday Inn, Rock Island
Cost: $15 per evening, or $40 for all 3 evenings
Join us for the Spring Series of Horticulture 2025, a series of engaging classes led by local experts. This event is designed to expand your knowledge on various hot topics in home horticulture and the environment. Each evening features two presentations with ample time for Q&A and snacks.
Whether you join for one evening or all three, you’ll leave inspired and equipped with practical knowledge to enhance your garden and embrace nature’s wonders.
April 14 Presentations:
🌱 Farming and Foraging of Gourmet Mushrooms
Presented by Joshua McAtee, Owner of Wild Growth Gourmet Mushrooms
Discover the fascinating world of gourmet mushrooms. Learn how they are grown commercially and explore the exotic species native to our region.
🌿 The Backyard Battle: Identifying and Managing Invasive Species
Presented by Emily Swihart, Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator
Gain insights into managing invasive species in your home landscape. Learn identification techniques and strategies to reclaim your garden from these uninvited guests.
Other Dates/Topics:
April 21: Backyard Bird Cousins and Forest Bathing: The Japanese Art and Science of Shinrin-Yoku
April 28: Preserve like a Pro, and Veggie Visions
Don't miss out on this opportunity to cultivate your knowledge and connect with fellow garden and nature enthusiasts! 🌸