Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle is a Agriculture and Natural Resources (Horticulture) Educator for Fulton, Mason, Peoria and Tazewell counties.  She completed a Bachelor of Science degree in crop science at the University of Illinois, and a Master of Science degree in agronomy with an emphasis in weed science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  She has also worked at Montana State University as a research associate where she worked on weed control in sugar beets and barley.  She taught high school chemistry and other science classes where she was able to teach students in both the school garden and greenhouse.  She works with Extension Master Gardeners, Extension Master Naturalists, and Conservation@Home.

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Recent Media

New Illinois Pollinator website provides knowledge and tools for users to become active pollinator conservationists

Project spotlight videos created to educate and engage with Master Volunteer projects in the community

U of I Extension brings Conservation@Home program to West Central Illinois

Master Gardeners take an active role to address food security and access

Local Schools and Organizations Trained to Start School Gardens

Virtual Book Study Group Keeps Master Volunteers Connected and Learning

Flowers-Kimmerle Teaches Webinar Session on Winter Sowing of Seeds

Native plant education aids natural habitat preservation

Partnership boosts local horticulture education at ICC

New horticulture Facebook group leverages state-wide expertise to reach thousands

Mushroom workshop reaches thousands via live presentation and recording