Calendar » April 2026

Horticulture & Wellbeing Event at the Cook County Farm Bureau

                Registration encouraged to attend these 2 wonderful classes offered: space is limited

10:30 am – 11:30 am:     Ethnobotany 

A historical look at the relationship between the use of plants, herbs, and health

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm:        Nutritious Gardening in Small Spaces

Growing a healthy harvest of produce and leafy greens in small spaces; nutritious recipes

DATE: Tuesday April 21, 2026

TIME: 10 am – 2 pm:  drop-in event times in the Farm Bureau building

LOCATION: Cook County Farm Bureau | 6438 Joliet Rd, Countryside IL 60525

REGISTRATION: Registration for select sessions by calling the CCFB at 708-354-3276, recommended; email [email protected] with session and member contact info

Horticulture & Wellbeing event will feature:

2 free Horticulture for well-being centered classes presented by U of I Extension Educators: 

• Ethnobotany & Nutritious Gardening in Small Spaces – registration encouraged
• Master Gardener Help Desk onsite to assist with your gardening questions-drop in
• Soil Testing Program information and kits for sale; Health from the Hive info- drop in
• Information on health-based member benefits and discounts offered by the Farm Bureau, with assistance on signing up – drop in
• Member Benefit Platform info and set up assistance on your phone or device-drop in