Events
Cooking Under Pressure
Spring Wreath Workshop
Create your own spring wreath in this hands-on workshop with the Macon County Master Gardeners! Learn simple design techniques and take home a beautiful wreath to welcome spring. No experience…
Pruning Basics
Pruning may seem a daunting task if you don’t know where to start. Learn about pruning basics including tools, tips, timing, and techniques for pruning trees and shrubs in your yard.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…