Nature FunFest
Join Illinois Extension Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists, 4-H, the Lake County Nature Network, and the Round Lake Area Park District at this FREE event for all ages. Activities include…
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Learn to build rain gardens
Conservation Tours
Prairie Land Conservancy is your local land trust in west central Illinois! Join them for a Mindfulness Walk at their Stony Hills Nature Preserve…
Monarch Migration Festival
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…
Green Connections: Cover Crops for the Home Garden
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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Rainscaping
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
Community Science in Your Backyard
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…
Invasive Species, Native Landscaping & You
What are the top 13 invasive…
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Climate Stewards Training
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…