Events

Lawn to Lake

The University of Illinois Extension Lake County Master Gardeners, SWALCO, and the Lake County Forest Preserve District present the 2026 Garden Learning Series 

Summer is here, and with…

4-H Goat Presentation

Have you ever wondered what it takes to raise and care for goats? Join us for an informative and engaging 4-H Goat Presentation. Participants will learn the basics of goats including: breed types,…

Building Bricks Creator Camp

Come build with us!

Improve your build techniques while exercising your creativity through fun challenges and projects. All supplies are provided. 

Space is limited. Registration…

Give a Sip

The Lake County Extension Foundation invites you on Friday, August 28, from 3 - 6 p.m. for an afternoon of raffles, prizes, shopping, & socializing in celebration of gardening, community, and…

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…

Reaping the Harvest: Collection, Processing, and Sowing of Native Seeds

Seeds are key for restoring our ecosystems and adding native plants to our yards. As diverse as our native plants are, they are equally diverse in how they disperse their seeds. We'll look at…

Jardinería para las aves (Landscaping for Birds )

The University of Illinois Extension Lake County Master Gardeners, SWALCO, and the Lake County Forest Preserve District present the 2026 Garden Learning Series 
 Presented by Marcela…

Lessons from Leopold

Please join us as we explore one of Aldo Leopold’s most famous stories about native landscaping; A Prairie Birthday. In this story, he compares the diversity of native plants on his ‘backwards’ farm…

Invasive Species, Native Landscaping & You

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…