Events

Cyanotype Workshop

Participants will enjoy a scenic walk along the trails at Nell’s Woodland, collecting leaves and plants to create their own cyanotype prints. This hands-on workshop explores cyanotype—the earliest…

Nature Journaling: Field Sketching & Close Observation

Facilitator: Peggy West

Date: Saturday, June 6
Time: 10 AM - 12:00 PM
Rain Date: Saturday, June 7

Location: Tawny Oaks Singing Woods Nature Preserve

Skill Level

All…

Master Gardener Plant Sale

Master Gardener Plant Sale and Garden TourSaturday, June 6 | 9 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)

Come see garden ideas in person, pick up plants for your own garden, and get free advice from trained…

New Date: State 4-H Fashion Revue

Registration is re-open!

4-H youth will showcase their skills in clothing construction, fashion design, and personal presentation in two competition levels: Junior (ages 8-13) and Senior (ages 14-…

Intro to Beekeeping

Are your kids interested in bees?  Looking for an introduction to the beekeeping 4-H project?

Join Illinois Extension, in partnership with the Will County Beekeepers Association, for an…

Planting Herbs for Pollinators: Support Your Local Bees, Butterflies, and Beyond!

Join Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator, Kimberly Rohling, for a program designed to help you create a pollinator-friendly herb garden! In this session, you'll learn how to select, plant, and…

Conservation Tours

From forest management to selective logging.

Jack Wohlstadter purchased the first 80 acres of the farm in 1992, and an additional 38 acres were added in 2001. The property has been a certified Tree…

Accessible Hike

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming hike at Nell’s Woodland designed to make nature enjoyable for everyone. We’ll explore flat, well-maintained trails at an easy pace, with bathrooms available on…

Certified Food Protection Manager Course

Under the Food Service Sanitation Code, the Illinois Department of Public requires all food establishments to be supervised by a certified Food Service Sanitation Manager during hours of operation.…

4-H Memorial Camp Youth Summer Session 2

General registration is open!

Adventure awaits you at every turn at 4-H Memorial Camp. Every day is packed with activities that will challenge you to try new and exciting things. Best of all, you…