Compost Confidential
What am I Doing Wrong?
County: Lake
Join us for a Composting Open House at the Lake County Extension Office on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Whether you are struggling with a traditional backyard setup or want to explore advanced…
McHenry County Farm Stroll 2026
County: McHenry
Farm Stroll is a self-guided tour of McHenry County's diversified family farms. There is no beginning or end of the tour.
Just choose the farms you wish…
Plant Now for Spring Blooms
at Grayslake Area Public Library
County: Lake
Join the Lake County Master Gardeners to learn what to plant now for a vibrant spring garden! Learn how to select, plant, and care for spring-flowering bulbs that provide continuous color from…
Community Science in Your Backyard
Everyday Environment Series
At Everyday Environment, we enjoy noticing everyday observations of cool things in nature, many of which can be found in backyards and local parks. Believe it…
Oaktober Open House
Give Your Trees Some Love!
County: Lake
Give your trees some love this ‘Oaktober’ with Openlands & Lake County Extension! Join our open house in Grayslake this October for free mulch, planting demonstrations, insights from Master…
Invasive Species, Native Landscaping & You
2026 Garden Learning Series
County: Lake
The University of Illinois Extension Lake County Master Gardeners, SWALCO, and the Lake County Forest Preserve District present the 2026 Garden Learning Series What are the top 13 invasive…