Events

State 4-H State Shoot: Air Rifle

Registration opens July 1!

The State Shoot for Air Rifle is happening September 12 in Bloomington.

The events offered at State Shoots are not for intended for beginners as they are the same…

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…

Nature Walks at Illini State Park

Join us once a month through October for guided Nature Walks at Illini State Park. Led by a University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalist volunteer, each walk will explore a different…

Birdwatching Hike

Enjoy a guided hike through the scenic wetlands led by Illinois Extension’s Master Naturalist volunteers.  The 3,000 acre Refuge is home to more than 730 native plant species and 270 bird…

CDL and Forklift Simulators at Lake Land College

Youth ages 10–18 are invited to explore careers and hands‑on STEM activities in a fun, engaging environment! Participants will have the opportunity to take turns trying out a CDL driving simulator or…

Scrap Happy! Scrapbooking Workshop with Pat Bristow

Join us for a fun-filled morning of creativity, crafting, and memory-making at our youth scrapbooking workshop! Participants will learn simple scrapbooking techniques while designing colorful…

Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser & Indigo Nathani - Giant City State Park Indian Creek Trail

Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser and Indigo Nathani, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds!  Learn to identify our feathered friends in some of our local sites.  All ages…

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Recipe for Connection

Life gets busy! Between work, school, sports, and activities, it can feel like everyone is going in a different direction. Yet some of the best family conversations and memories happen around the…

Master Naturalist Tree Fest

Celebrate Tree Fest with local Master Naturalists and explore the fascinating world of trees! Take a stroll through the beautiful grounds of Douglas-Hart Nature Center and discover fun facts…

Cultivating Care Food Donation Garden Stewardship Day 7

Gain confidence in the garden. Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest…