Events

Native Landscape Design Workshop

Vermilion County
County: Vermilion
Transform your garden into a pollinator-friendly, sustainable haven with the Native Landscape Design Drawing Workshop! This program will guide participants in redesigning a defined garden area in…

Colorful wildflowers, including red poppies and purple blooms, growing in a meadow under a blue sky.

Monroe County Outdoor Explorers

Wildflowers
County: Monroe

Join us for a guided evening walk and educational talk as we explore seasonal blooms and learn how to identify native wildflowers growing in our local landscapes.

This program is designed…

A person putting food scraps into a compost bin

Compost! Feed the Soil That Feeds Us

Presented by: The University of Illinois Extension Lake County Master Gardeners, SWALCO, and the Lake County Forest Preserve District
County: Lake

Learn about the wonders of compost! Merleanne Rampale from SWALCO, a long-time gardener and composter herself, will share information on the various types of composting, share some fun facts on…

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Mindfulness Hike at Springdale Cemetery

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Slow down, step outside, and reconnect with the present moment. 
Join us for a series of guided Mindfulness Hikes designed to help you unwind, sharpen your senses, and deepen your…

a journal with pressed flowers

Nature Journaling: Intro to Nature Journaling

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Facilitator: Sarah SmithDate: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Rain Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026Location: Forest Park Nature Center
5809 N Forest Park Dr., Peoria Heights…

people in the Emiquon

Watersheds and Stewardship Program and Master Naturalist Meeting

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Join us for our April Master Naturalist meeting focused on watersheds and stewardship.

 During this meeting we will:Receive a brief overview of Emiquon and its role in the watershedLearn…

A landscape that is split between a thriving green field and a barren

Ready & Resilient : Practical Climate Strategies for Illinois Municipalities

For elected officials, community leaders, and public employees
County: Lake
Illinois communities are already seeing the effects of a changing climate—heavier rains, more frequent flooding, hotter summers, shifting seasons, and added strain on local infrastructure. To help…
A split look at a thriving green space and a dry arid landscape

From Backyards to Boardrooms: Building Community Led Climate Resilience at Every Scale

For Community Members
County: Lake
This 90‑minute interactive workshop hosted by University of Illinois Extension, Lake County and led by Jessica Rudnick, PhD, helps Illinois residents make sense of what climate change means for our…

Close-up of gloved hands holding a large purple and white rock specimen outdoors in warm sunlight.

Monroe County Outdoor Explorers

Geology
County: Monroe

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

What to BringA drinkAppropriate shoes and clothing for…

From Backyards to Boardrooms: Building Community Led Climate Resilience at Every Scale

From Backyards to Boardrooms: Building Community Led Climate Resilience at Every Scale

County: Winnebago

Make sense of what climate change means for our state today and what we can do together to prepare for tomorrow during this 90‑minute interactive workshop with University of Illinois Extension…

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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