Events

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Conservation Tours

Mindfulness walk with Prairie Land Conservancy
County: Hancock
Mindfulness walks provide multiple health benefits.

Prairie Land Conservancy is your local land trust in west central Illinois! Join them for a Mindfulness Walk at their Stony Hills Nature Preserve…

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Monarch Migration Festival

County: Knox

Celebrate the magic of monarchs with us at the Monarch Migration Festival on September 12, 2026, from 10 AM–2 PM! This free, family‑friendly event brings the wonder of live monarch butterflies up…

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Green Connections: Cover Crops for the Home Garden

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Growing Gardens, Embracing Nature, Sustaining Conservation in Illinois: Green Connections

Green Connections is an educational and networking opportunity offered by University of Illinois…

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VCMGs Present: CoCoRaHS

Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network
County: Vermilion

Join the Vermilion County Master Gardeners for a night of learning about a valuable local organization. CoCoRaHS is an acronym for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network. …

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Monroe County Outdoor Explorers

Geology
County: Monroe

Join us for a guided evening moderate hike to explore geology. This program is designed for youth and adults of all ages and includes light hiking.

What to BringA drinkAppropriate shoes and…

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A clump of blooming yellow iris at the edge of a pond.
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Rainscaping

Macomb
County: McDonough
Rainscaping Education Program: Build and Care for Rain Gardens

Learn practical, research‑based methods to manage rainwater at home or in small public spaces through the Rainscaping Education…

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Master Naturalist Core Education Training

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
University of Illinois Extension's Naturalist Core Education Training is designed for adults of any age who love to learn about the natural world. The goal of the program is not to teach you…

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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…

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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…

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Climate Stewards Training
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Climate Stewards Training

Cook County, Fall 2026
County: Cook

Climate change is a global issue with community-level solutions. You can make a difference as a Climate Steward!

From extreme heat to flooding, Illinois communities are already living…