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Bat Acoustic Walk

Dayton Bluffs Preserve
County: LaSalle
Join us for an immersive nocturnal hike where you'll use specialized acoustic detectors to listen for the inaudible calls of bats. Learn about about the 13 species of bats that call Illinois home,…

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Nature Journaling Workshop

Lake Kakusha
County: LaSalle

Discover how to slow down, look closely, and connect more deeply with the natural world through the practice of nature journaling. During this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to…

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Birdwatching Hike

Lake Kakusha
County: LaSalle

Led by an experienced birder and Master Naturalist, this two-hour walk offers a chance to observe a variety of species at Lake Kakusha in Mendota. This hike is appropriate for birders of all ages…

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Grilling and Summertime Salads | Peru

County: LaSalle
Join University of Illinois Extension Food and Nutrition Educator Susan Glassman for new ideas on outdoor grilling and summertime salads. Learn research-based tips to make your outdoor grilling a…
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Fossils of the Illinois Valley

Seneca Public Library
County: LaSalle

This engaging session will introduce participants to the remarkable fossils found throughout the region, with a special focus on the world-famous Mazon Creek fossil beds. Known for their…

Salad closeup with berries and nuts.

Grilling and Summertime Salads | DePue

County: Bureau
Join University of Illinois Extension Food and Nutrition Educator Susan Glassman for new ideas on outdoor grilling and summertime salads. Learn research-based tips to make your outdoor grilling a…

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Yoga in Nature

Matthiessen State Park
County: LaSalle

Unwind and reconnect with the outdoors during this beginner-friendly yoga class set in the peaceful surroundings of Matthiessen State Park’s Vermillion River Area. Participants will enjoy gentle…

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Tomato Troubles

Seneca Public Library
County: LaSalle

Tomatoes are one of the most popular and commonly grown plants in home gardens. Learn about common problems that plague tomatoes as well as ways to address them.

Salad closeup with berries and nuts.

Grilling and Summertime Salads | Princeton

County: Bureau
Join University of Illinois Extension Food and Nutrition Educator Susan Glassman for new ideas on outdoor grilling and summertime salads. Learn research-based tips to make your outdoor grilling a…

fossil fern

Fossils of the Illinois Valley

Lacon Public Library
County: Marshall

This engaging session will introduce participants to the remarkable fossils found throughout the region, with a special focus on the world-famous Mazon Creek fossil beds. Known for their…