University of Illinois Extension will hold its Gardening in the Air virtual symposium, offering online sessions on popular horticulture topics and environmentally responsible gardening practices, according to a news release.
The event is a collaboration between University of Illinois Extension and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
The three tracks will be held on Oct. 24 and include sessions on landscapes, tough trees, herbs, perennials, vegetable gardening and native plants, among other topics, the release said.
Attendees can mix and match themes, choosing any three unique programs to create an individualized experience, according to Extension.
Track One, at 9 a.m., includes “Runaway Landscapes: Practical Strategies for Working with Nature, Not Against It,” “Extension Master Gardener Program Demystified” and “Tough Trees (and a Few Shrubs) for Midwestern Landscapes.”
Track Two, at 10:15 a.m., includes “Harvesting and Preserving Herbs,” “Right Perennial, Right Place” and “Extending the Season of Your Vegetable Garden.”
Track Three, at 11:30 a.m., includes “Introduction to Including Native Plants in Your Landscape,” “Tomato Troubles … and Triumphs?” and “From Tree to Table: Making Maple Syrup.”
“The virtual yet hands-on approach that Gardening in the Air encourages promotes practical gardening skills while connecting communities with research-based information and experiences from university experts,” Emily Swihart, horticulture educator at Illinois Extension, said in a news release from the Extension.
“What participants take away from the sessions benefits both home landscapes and larger environmental efforts,” she said.
There is no cost to attend, but a program donation is available and appreciated, the release said. Registration is required by Oct. 18 at go.illinois.edu/GIA to receive the Zoom link at the email used to sign up.
Select programs will be recorded and made available to registered participants later, after closed captioning is said.
For questions or to request a reasonable accommodation to participate, the release said to contact Tracy Jo Mulliken, program coordinator, at tmully@illinois.edu or 309-756-9978. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet access needs.
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