# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Day
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 am – Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: University of Illinois Extension is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers to provide public pollinator garden stewardship opportunities at the Rend Lake Project Office Visitor Center from February to October 2026.  

Volunteers will receive training of how to care for pollinator gardens, assist with garden stewardship, meet other volunteers, and have fun! Wednesday volunteer sessions begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. and will run until 11:00 a.m.  Sessions include 2 hours of garden stewardship tasks and a 30 minute educational program.  Saturday volunteer sessions begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. and will run until noon.  Sessions include a 30 minute educational program and 1.5 hours of garden stewardship tasks.

To learn more and to register, visit: go.illinois.edu/RendLakePollinate.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/rend-lake-pollinator-garden-stewardship-day/200030366656720
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 25

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Benton
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Rend Lake Project Office/ Visitor Center
- **lat**: 38.036169428507
- **long**: -88.986322984072
- **full address**: Rend Lake Project Office/ Visitor Center, 12861 CR-9, Benton, IL 62812-4120, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Day being held?
  - **A:** Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Day takes place on Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 am to Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am at Rend Lake Project Office/ Visitor Center, 12861 CR-9, Benton, IL 62812-4120, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Day?
  - **A:** Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Day is organized by U of I Extension: Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Randolph & Williamson Counties.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at U of I Extension: Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Randolph & Williamson Counties's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given U of I Extension: Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Randolph & Williamson Counties a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. U of I Extension: Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Randolph & Williamson Counties has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Day is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Benton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Day sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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