The Seed Library is now open at the Flagg-Rochelle Public Library! What is a seed library? A seed library collects and stores seeds and shares them with community members for free. You don't need a library card to participate. Pick up your seeds whenever the library is open! Learn more here.

Discover the magic of autumn on our Nature Walks in DeKalb County! Extension Educator Peggy Anesi (formerly Doty) will guide and share her insights about local flora and fauna on these walks on 9/28, 10/26, & 11/23 from 9-11 am. Walks occur at County Farm Woods, Russell Woods, and South Branch Prairie. Register here. Walks are suitable for ages 18 and over. If you have questions or need a reasonable accommodation to participate, call our office at 815-544-3710.

ATTENTION: 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders! Do you want to help scientists study birds? Join us at the Natural Resource Education Center inside Russell Woods Forest Preserve to explore bird habitats, learn how to identify different species of birds, make bird-related crafts, and go on guided nature walks. This is a four-part drop-off series where your child will engage in hands-on learning while they investigate the incredible life of Illinois birds, including our birds of prey. Register here by Oct. 4!

The annual Boone County Farm Stroll takes place on Oct. 6 from 10 am-5 pm. Take a self-guided tour on one farm, several farms, or all 11 farms! This event is free, but bring cash for food and activities at the farms. Satisfy your local food cravings and curiosities on farms that grow your food! View the event flyer here.

It's time for the annual farm stroll visiting various diversified family farms in Ogle County on Sunday, Oct. 13 from 11 am - 4 pm! There is no beginning or end; you choose which farms to see. View the flyer of participating farms here.