Events

Pickerelweed Project: Education and Training

Join Illinois Extension and Urbana Park District to learn how establishing the right “weed” for your pond or wetland can help support native bees, including a local endangered bee, the…

Nature Wellness Walk

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…

Conservation Tours

Low impact, high reward.

What started a few years ago as a humble experiment has grown into something we truly love, a living, breathing space that feels like it jumped straight out of the pages of…

Nature Journaling Workshop

Discover how to slow down, look closely, and connect more deeply with the natural world through the practice of nature journaling.  During these hands-on workshops, participants will learn…

4-H Candle Making Workshop

Get creative with the 4-H Teen Federation at a fun, hands-on candle-making workshop. Participants will create their own custom candles to take home or gift to someone special. This workshop is youth-…

Yes, You Can: Preserving Practice: Jams and Jellies

Making jams and jellies at home is a simple and rewarding way to preserve food. With just fruit, sugar, pectin, and a few essential kitchen tools, you can create flavorful spreads your family will…

Successful Vegetable Gardening with the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners

Looking to start or enhance a vegetable garden? Join Lake County Master Gardeners for this presentation, where we will cover all the basics, including planning the garden (site selection,…

Youth Cooking School

Calling all young chefs ages 9–14! Join us for an exciting, hands-on culinary experience designed to build confidence and skills in the kitchen.

Participants will learn:

Basic cooking and…

Youth Cooking School

Calling all young chefs ages 9–14! Join us for an exciting, hands-on culinary experience designed to build confidence and skills in the kitchen.

Participants will learn:

Basic cooking and…

Cultivating Care Food Donation Garden Stewardship Day 2

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…