Events

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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…

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…
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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.

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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…

fossil fern

Fossils of the Illinois Valley

Putnam County Library - Granville Branch
County: Putnam

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 | Ottawa

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…

duck in wetland

Birdwatching Hike

Dixon Waterfowl Refuge
County: Putnam
Enjoy a guided hike through the scenic wetlands led by Illinois Extension’s Master Naturalist volunteers.  The 3,000 acre Refuge is home to more than 730 native plant species and 270 bird…

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Native Plant ID Hike

Dayton Bluffs Preserve
County: LaSalle

Take a walk through the prairie with Master Naturalists and learn to identify native prairie plants along the way. This guided hike at Dayton Bluffs Preserve is a great opportunity to build plant…

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Flower Arranging Workshop

County: Marshall

Discover the art of floral design in this hands-on workshop led by Master Gardener volunteers. Learn how to arrange flowers like a professional using fresh, seasonal blooms— including dahlias,…

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