Events
Jo Daviess County 4-H Fun Day: Doing, Thinking, and Creating
The 2026 Jo Daviess County 4-H Fun Day will be held on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Elizabeth Community Building, 402 West St., Elizabeth, IL. Sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension,…
4-H Crochet Workshop
Native Landscape Design Workshop
Birds of Prey
Join us as we learn about birds of prey and dissect an owl pellet!
Program is open to kids from 2nd-5th grade.
Registration is required and limited to 20 kids.
Jumping Worms: Understanding and Managing a New Invader in Our Soils
A new soil invader is reshaping ecosystems across the Midwest, and communities in Illinois are beginning to feel the impact. Jumping worms (Amynthas spp.) (a rapidly spreading group of invasive…
Succession Through Shared Ownership: Exploring ESOPs and Employee-Led Transitions
This webinar provides a framework for understanding broad-based employee…
Big & Small Gardening
All ages are invited to learn more about gardening with the Lee County Master Gardeners. This series will be held the first Tuesday of the month starting through April 2026, with some months…
Growing a Butterfly Garden: Illinois Butterflies and Their Host Plants
Butterflies use a variety of plants for nectar, but often their caterpillars are more picky. Learn about the benefits of using native…
Water Stewardship Educator Training
This workshop is designed for traditional and non-traditional educators teaching grades 6-12 about water stewardship and environmental action. Participants will learn the Earthforce framework and…
Monroe County Outdoor Explorers
Join us for a guided evening walk and educational talk as we explore seasonal blooms and learn how to identify native wildflowers growing in our local landscapes.
This program is designed…