Events

Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Day

University of Illinois Extension is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers to provide public pollinator garden stewardship opportunities at the Rend Lake Project Office Visitor Center from…

Find Food. Share Support.

University of Illinois Extension in Lake County invites township clerks, social workers, school personnel, food pantry managers, and other community service providers to join us for “Find Food. Share…

Fabulous Frogs

Do you know which frogs make the unique sounds you hear in spring and summer? Led by Illinois Extension Master Naturalist and FPWC Frog Monitor Connie McIntosh, this program is a dive into the…

Seed Starting for Spring Success

Join the University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Staff for: Branching Out: A Botanical Workshop Series. In the final session, this beginner-friendly program covers the essential steps of…

4-H Public Speaking Contest

4-H excels in preparing youth to speak confidently! Our Public Speaking Contest allows youth to highlight their exceptional presentation abilities in a supportive environment. Enrollment in the…

Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser & Indigo Nathani - Green Earth Chautauqua Bottoms Nature Preserve

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…

Life's Moments: From Memory to Legacy

Do you have a story waiting to be told?

This workshop is your chance to share yours, even if you've never written before. Join us on Thursdays starting February 5 from Noon to 1 PM at the…

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.…

Terrarium Workshop

Create your own miniature ecosystem! Join us for a hands-on Terrarium Workshop where participants will create their own miniature garden using plants and moss. This interactive program will guide…

Homegrown Harvest: Seed Sowing

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,…