Events

Wits Workout

Does your brain need a fitness routine? 

Join University of Illinois Educator Sara Attig as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and…

Wellness in Nature: Outdoor Yoga - Gentle Hatha

Breathe deeply, stretch gently, and reconnect with your body in this welcoming, gentle Hatha Yoga class designed especially for those who love spending time in the garden and in nature. This slow,…

Yes, You Can! Freezing Your Summer Harvest

Spring is right around the corner, and summer gardens will be bursting with produce in no time.  You can enjoy your summer flavors year-round by preserving your fresh produce now. Home food…

Floral Design Workshop Series: Wearable Art

University of Illinois Extension is partnering with the Fulton County Farm Bureau to bring you new and exciting educational opportunities! Join us as Christine Wright, Hy-Vee Floral Manager,…

Garden Planning Workshop

Join us for an interactive workshop where youʼll learn the basics of square foot gardening and create a personalized plan for your own space. Whether youʼre a beginner or seasoned gardener, this…

Garlic Mustard Pull

Friends of the Shawnee National Forest, Shawnee National Forest, and Illinois Extension are partnering up to host garlic mustard pulls on April 10 and April 17 at Trigg Tower. We will meet on these…

Homegrown Harvest: Soil Health and Planting Cool Season Crops

Homegrown Harvest is a series of free, family-friendly vegetable garden workshops designed to support beginning gardeners through the growing season. Topics include seed sowing, soil health,…

Spring Wildflower Hike

Explore the beauty of spring wildflowers on a series of guided hikes at natural areas around LaSalle County. Spring ephemeral wildflowers can only be viewed for a brief period of time, between the…

April Nature Wellness Walk

Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest bathing guides during these slow and…

Migratory Birdwatching Hike

Led by an experienced birder and Master Naturalist, this two-hour walk offers a chance to observe a variety of species during their spring migration through Illinois at Lake Kakusha in Mendota.…