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Emerald Ash Borer

Emerald Ash Borer
Check here for the latest information on the Emerald Ash Borer and Boone County

Master Gardeners

Master Gardeners
The Master Gardener program is sponsored by University of Illinois Extension and provides training for adult volunteers who help to disseminate up-to-date, research-based horticulture information to home gardeners.

Our Help Desk is open every MTuWTh 9:00 am to noon & 1:00pm to 4:00pm Call or stop by the office for assistance on lawn and garden issues.

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A bimonthly newsletter on yard and garden topics intended for citizens in northern Illinois.
Upcoming Events

Applications Being Accepted for Master Gardener Training
Belvidere, Illinois (Boone County)
September 18 - December 5, 2009

Master Gardener Training
Belvidere, Illinois (Boone County)
January 14 - April 1, 2010

Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Karen Durtschi
Program Coordinator, Program Development
Boone County Unit
915 Alexandra Drive
Belvidere, IL 61008
Phone: 815-544-3710
FAX: 815-544-4606
durtschi@illinois.edu

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