Events
Herb Gardening Workshop
Saturday, September 26, 2026
This workshop will provide an overview of herb gardening for homeowners and backyard gardeners.Julia Kinsey, Master Gardener Volunteer for CCE Oswego, will discuss the benefits of growing your own herbs and how easy it is to get started. She will highlight common herbs that are popular to grow...
Read more
Weave, Create, Take Home: Basket Making Workshop
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Creative crafters and basket-making enthusiasts are invited to spend a fun and productive day at the Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center for a hands-on basket weaving workshop led by experienced basket maker, Linda Scherz.Participants will have the opportunity to choose between weaving o...
Read more
Fruit Trees
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Discover the rewards of growing your own fruit trees and gain practical knowledge to help them thrive. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to build on your experience, this seminar offers valuable insights for home gardeners interested in enjoying healthy, productive trees.
Read more
Signs of Fall
Sunday, September 27, 2026
This program is open to people of all ages and will focus on what plants and animals are doing as the season changes. The cooling temperatures and shortening daylight hours trigger these changes.Participants will begin inside and then shift outside. A game of Bingo will be played as the guid...
Read more
.png?1788538571 "From Garden to Glow")
From Garden to Glow
Friday, October 2, 2026
Bring the beauty of the outdoors inside at our next Nature Inspires art program, From Garden to Glow with Barbra Davis. Community members of all skill levels are invited to craft one of two personalized, nature-inspired lights during this program. You will learn traditional flower-pressing t...
Read more
Cut Flower Workshop
Saturday, October 3, 2026
This workshop will provide an overview on how to start a cut flower farm, including where to market and sell your product. This program is also open to growers who already have a few seasons under their belt but want more information.Elizabeth Lamb, Horticulture IPM Coordinator and Adjunct A...
Read more
From Soil to Canvas: Painting with Soil Workshop
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Join artist Charles Malone for another Nature Inspires session, From Soil to Canvas, where we will delve into the fascinating connection between art, geology, and the natural world through the creation of paint made from soil.Learn how natural soil can be dried, prepared, and transformed into ...
Read more
Polyculture Gardening aka Companion Planting
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Discover how to grow a healthier, more productive garden by working with nature instead of against it! Polyculture gardening—or companion planting—focuses on grouping complementary plants together to replicate natural ecosystems.Join us to learn how strategic plant pairings can naturally repel pe...
Read more