Events
Give a Sip
The Lake County Extension Foundation invites you on Friday, August 28, from 3 - 6 p.m. for an afternoon of raffles, prizes, shopping, & socializing in celebration of gardening, community, and…
The Big Year Movie Night & Fall Migration Mini-Sit Kickoff
Inspired by the spirit of friendly competition in The Big Year, this film serves as the perfect kickoff to our birding season and the upcoming 2026 Fall Migration "Mini-Sit," where birders of all…
Wits Fitness
Get ready to exercise your brain! Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Cheri Burcham for engaging, hands-on activities designed to boost cognitive function, strengthen memory, and keep…
Homegrown Harvest: Composting and Cover Crops
Homegrown Harvest is a series of family-friendly workshops designed to support vegetable gardens of all skill levels. Join horticulture educator, Sarah Vogel monthly on the fourth Friday at 9 a.m…
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…
canceledPreserve the Harvest | Tomatoes
Got more tomatoes than you know what to do with? Turn that garden overflow into something you can enjoy all year. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn safe, up-to-date methods for canning,…
Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners
Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners!
This program will introduce youth to nature and gardening through storybooks and fun learning activities. These sessions explore the hidden…
Nature FunFest
Join Illinois Extension Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists, 4-H, the Lake County Nature Network, and the Round Lake Area Park District at this FREE event for all ages. Activities include…
Owl Pellet Dissection
Become a wildlife detective and discover what owls eat! During this hands-on workshop, participants will carefully dissect an owl pellet, identify…
Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser & Indigo Nathani - Giant City State Park Post Oak 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…