Events

IDNR-Angella Moorehouse Prairie Tour

McDonough County Conservation Tours
County: McDonough

For the past 29 years, Angella Moorehouse has worked for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources as a field representative for the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission in west-central…

11th Annual Monarch Migration Festival

County: Knox

11th Annual Monarch Migration Festival 🦋

Celebrate the magic of monarchs at the 11th Annual Monarch Migration Festival! Join us on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM at…

Energy Grid Resiliency 101

Resilient Communities Webinar Series 2025
Why does the electric grid matter, and what challenges is it facing today?  

Explore how the power grid works in Illinois, why resilience is essential…

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Master Naturalist Training

Fall 2025
County: Knox, Henderson, McDonough, Warren

 Discover Nature, Deepen Your Knowledge—Become a Master Naturalist!

The Fall Master Naturalist Training kicks off on September 11. It runs through November, offering adults a unique…

Building a Resilient Illinois Energy Grid

Resilient Communities Webinar Series 2025
What will it take to build a resilient electric grid in Illinois?

Discover state-specific energy grid goals, including clean energy targets, transmission system…

Stormwater Leadership Summit

Is your community facing water quantity issues, infrastructure and mitigation needs, and a lack of resources protecting water quality?

Join us for the Stormwater Leadership Summit, an event…

Trees for Bucks, Birds, and Bees

Agroforestry for Conservation and Recreation
County: Piatt

Explore how planting trees can increase pollinators, wildlife, and opportunities for recreation on farmlands. Connect with hunting and conservation experts and other participants interested in…

Naturalist Core Education Training Begins

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…

Native Seed Share

County: McDonough

 Native Seed Share - October 25, 2025 

Join us at Owsley Habitat for a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature and enhance your landscaping! The Native Seed Share is all about…

2025 Pumpkin Smash!

County: Lee, Whiteside, Carroll

Smash Instead of Trash!

When jack o'lanterns are past their prime, many end up in the trash. Bring your pumpkins—that are free of candles, stickers, glitter, yarn and any other synthetic…

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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