Join University of Illinois Extension Natural Resource, Environment and Energy Educator Jay Solomon for a program on “Plants in the Energy Landscape”. This program is a continuation of the Spring Break Gardening Series and is being held on Thursday, May 30 at 1:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 N. Vine St., Elizabeth, IL. There is no charge to attend this program, but pre-registration is requested. To register or for more information call the Extension Office at 815-858-2273 or register online.
“As we are seeing more and more things come to life and more green in our landscapes, now is the time to think about how you might incorporate plants into your landscape to help improve your energy efficiency,” states Solomon. With thoughtful placement, plants can improve comfort, safety, and energy use of buildings in addition to adding beauty. Some ways they can do this are by providing shade for surfaces, wind blocking, snow and ice deterrent, and reducing water use. Join Solomon as he discusses how you might go about this process while doing your landscape planning.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to attend this program please call the Extension Office at 815-858-2273. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your needs.
Illinois Extension leads public outreach for University of Illinois by translating research into action plans that allow Illinois families, businesses, and community leaders to solve problems, make informed decisions, and adapt to changes and opportunities. Illinois Extension is part of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences.