Events

Birding Across Kankakee: Gar Creek

Join us for a birding experience across Kankakee County, led by local experts!  

This event is designed to showcase the region’s diverse habitats and spring migration activity.

Join us…

Heart Healthy at Ogden Rose Public Library

Join Illinois Extension Food and Nutrition Educator Rachel Mannen on May 16 from 10 AM to Noon at Ogden Rose Public Library (103 W Main St., Ogden, IL 61859) for an informative class on keeping…

2026 Master Gardener Plant Sale

Saturday, May 169 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Rain or shine

The 2026 sale will feature: native plants, nursery-stock perennials, 23 varieties of tomatoes, 16 varieties of peppers, other vegetables, and more!…

Cook County May Nature Wellness Walk 2026

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…

University of Illinois Lake County Extension Master Gardeners 2026 Plant Sale

 Calling all gardeners: Save the date of Saturday, May 16, 2026, for the Lake County Extension Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale at the University of Illinois Extension. This year our plant…

NatureFest 2026 | Genoa

Get ready for the annual NatureFest on Saturday, May 16! Hosted by Illinois Extension, DeKalb County Forest Preserve, DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District, and the DeKalb County Health…

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…

Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser & Indigo Nathani - Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Harmony 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…

Master Gardener Plant Bingo

The Master Gardeners of Tazewell County coordinate a fun and educational Plant Bingo to help support all of the community projects they lead throughout the county. Players can purchase a bingo…

Where to Start: Decluttering Your Home and Finances

Feeling overwhelmed by the stuff piling up around you? If your home, workspace, or “drop zones” are becoming more stressful than supportive, this program can help. 
 Together, we’ll…