Location: MCC Café
The Great Seed and Soil Event is back for its third year brought to you by the Center for Agrarian Learning at MCC and the University of Illinois extension Master Gardeners! This popular annual event is designed for anyone interested in growing their own food and expanding home gardening skills.
We have amazing vendors and non-profits, kids' activities and demonstrations throughout the day, and lots of free seeds to give away! Come pick out veggies, herbs, natives, and flowers for free!
Micro-Talks
Three informative talks will be happening throughout the day:
- 10:30 a.m. – Why and How to Build a 10-by-10 Pocket Prairie with Will’s Native Perennials
- 11:30 a.m. – Urban Agroforestry: A Food Forest at Home with Stephanie Tesmer
- 12:30 p.m. – Composting: Home and Commercial with Midwest Organics Recycling and Illinois Food Scrap and Composting Coalition
Demonstrations
The Master Gardeners will be hosting gardening demos throughout the day, including:
- Composting
- Indoor seed starting
- Indoor lighting
- Kids' art projects
Registration
Registration is not required, but you may sign up in advance. Contact Sheri Doyel or call (815) 479-7618 for more information.