Events

Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser & Indigo Nathani - Giant City State Park Indian Creek 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…

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Recipe for Connection

Life gets busy! Between work, school, sports, and activities, it can feel like everyone is going in a different direction. Yet some of the best family conversations and memories happen around the…

Master Naturalist Tree Fest

Celebrate Tree Fest with local Master Naturalists and explore the fascinating world of trees! Take a stroll through the beautiful grounds of Douglas-Hart Nature Center and discover fun facts…

Cultivating Care Food Donation Garden Stewardship Day 7

Gain confidence in the garden. Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest…

Rainscaping Education Program

Ready to learn how to build beautiful rain gardens that help manage stormwater?  Join us for the Rainscaping Education Program at the Jefferson County Extension Office on September 14 and…

Meditation Mornings

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Michele Crawford for Meditation Mornings. This free virtual series consists of fifteen-minute guided meditation sessions held every Monday, Wednesday…

Wits Fitness

Join University of Illinois Educator Cheri Burcham each month for engaging, hands-on activities designed to boost cognitive function and memory. This fun and informative class is perfect for…

Wits Fitness

Join University of Illinois Educator Cheri Burcham each month for engaging, hands-on activities designed to boost cognitive function and memory. This fun and informative class is perfect for…

Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats) - Winnebago

Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Youth will learn about various environmental education topics through a story, an activity, a craft,…

Sew it Begins! A Beginner Sewing Workshop

Ready to discover the world of sewing? Sew It Begins! is an 8-session beginner sewing adventure designed specifically for homeschool students who are ready to learn, create, and have fun!…