Event
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Fall 2026
Info Night
Thursday, August 27th, 2026 | 5:30 pm
Mumford Hall, Room 103 (Auditorium)
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Welcome to the U of I Horticulture Club!​​
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Join us to learn about our club and future events!
Propagation Lab
Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 | 5:30 pm
Plant Sciences Laboratory, Room 1125
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Learn about what plant propagation is, and about propagation techniques!
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Propagate a cutting from our greenhouse plants
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Bring in your own cuttings to trade with others!
Crop Sciences Mixer
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | 7:00 pm
Turner Hall, Room W109
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Join Horticulture Club and Field and Furrow to learn more about the two organizations, play jeopardy, and eat good food!
Greenhouse Walkthrough
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | 5:30 pm
Plant Sciences Laboratory, Room 1125
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Join us for a tour of the Conservatory and our club greenhouses!
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Learn about the Greenhouse Care Committee and see some behind the scenes of greenhouse work
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Participate in a fun scavenger hunt!
Tomato Tasting & Herb Lab
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 5:30 pm
Plant Sciences Laboratory, Room 1125
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Join us for a presentation on tomatoes (and their flavors!) by Dr. Nelson
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Grow your own herbs and participate in a fun tomato tasting activity
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Try a variety of tomatoes grown by the vegetable gardening class!
Pumpkin Painting
Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 5:30 pm
Plant Sciences Laboratory, Room 1125
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Celebrate Fall and the spooky season with us by getting creative and painting some pumpkins!
Carnivore Lab
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 5:30 pm
Plant Sciences Laboratory, Room 1125
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In the spirit of Halloween, join us to learn about the fascinating world of carnivorous plants!
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Purchase your own carnivore to care for at home!
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Costumes are encouraged :)
Tea Lab + Dried Flower Bouquets
Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 5:30 pm
Plant Sciences Laboratory, Room 1125
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Embrace the fall vibes with a variety of teas
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Make your own bouquet out of locally sourced dried flowers!
Crafts (Wreaths) and Cocoa
Thursday, December 3, 2026 | 5:30 pm
Plant Sciences Laboratory, Room 1125
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Winter is coming! Join us to make wreaths and drink some hot cocoa!