Events
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Summer Clovers 4-H Club
Do your kids need something positive, fun, and engaging this summer? 4-H staff, McHenry County Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom teachers, and 4-H Ambassadors are offering a summer 4-H club…
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: Quail Meadow Pavilion: W Fussner Rd, Brimfield, IL
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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…
Master Gardener Plant Sale
Come see garden ideas in person, pick up plants for your own garden, and get free advice from trained…
Art in Nature
Create, explore, and imagine! Art in Nature encourages families to use nature as their art studio. Participants will experiment with colors, shapes, and textures found in the woods while creating…
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-…
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…
Conservation Tours
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…
Planting Herbs for Pollinators: Support Your Local Bees, Butterflies, and Beyond!
Intro to Beekeeping
Join Illinois Extension, in partnership with the Will County Beekeepers Association, for an…