Events
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Certified Food Protection Manager Course
Rise & Shine
After sleeping at night, your body is ready for nourishment when you wake up. Eating breakfast is healthy and recommended. Discuss sweet-and-savory breakfast pairings, explore your barriers to…
Garlic Mustard Pull
Mindfulness Hike at Springdale Cemetery
Slow down, step outside, and reconnect with the present moment.
Join us for a series of guided Mindfulness Hikes designed to help you unwind, sharpen your senses, and deepen your…
State 4-H Awards Banquet
Celebrate our state award winners!Celebrate our state award winners!
The Illinois 4-H Awards and Scholarship program honors an amazing group of young people who have made 4-H and their…
Gardenfest - ready, set, grow
Explore the latest gardening trends, techniques, and tools during this daylong series of seminars for gardeners of every skill level.
Held annually, Gardenfest is sponsored by McHenry County…
Nature Journaling: Intro to Nature Journaling
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Rain Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026Location: Forest Park Nature Center
5809 N Forest Park Dr., Peoria Heights…
Native Sapling Distribution
Grown an edible yard with native fruit and nut trees and shrubs. Support urban ecosystems & wildlife, enhance landscapes, and produce food for human consumption. Because native plants are…
Spring Birds & Blooms
Throughout the…
Wildflower Walk
In this guided wildflower walk, participants will explore local landscapes, learn to identify native wildflowers, and discover why these plants matter to pollinators and ecosystems. Each…