# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Backyard Book Art
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 09 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon, 09 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Think spring and come paint a garden paver at this evening workshop presented by local art teacher, Master Naturalist and Master Gardener, Merry Lanker. Paint your garden paver to look like your favorite novel or other whimsical design. Light snacks will also be provided.

There is a $10 fee to participate and workshop is open to ages 18 and up.

Register by February 6!

College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
University of Illinois* U.S. Department of Agriculture* Local Extension Councils Cooperating
Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please call 217-877-6042. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your access needs.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/decatur/backyard-book-art/200029392661326
- **Event Categories**: art, workshops, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Decatur
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3351 N. President Howard Brown Blvd., Decatur, IL, United States, Illinois 62521
- **lat**: 39.88915
- **long**: -88.89403
- **full address**: 3351 N. President Howard Brown Blvd., Decatur, IL, United States, Illinois 62521

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Backyard Book Art
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a65c4b6756627ddeb477347f00f59c1dab4148dbb0007124a8d0e9b082c5130c-rimg-w1200-h675-dc121b12-gmir?v=1770485872

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Backyard Book Art being held?
  - **A:** Backyard Book Art takes place on Mon, 09 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 09 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 3351 N. President Howard Brown Blvd., Decatur, IL, United States, Illinois 62521.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Backyard Book Art?
  - **A:** Backyard Book Art is organized by UI Extension Dewitt Macon & Piatt Counties Master Naturalists.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Backyard Book Art is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Decatur, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Backyard Book Art sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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