Events
Wellness Wednesday
Join University of Illinois Extension for Wellness Wednesday, a monthly series designed to inspire and empower individuals to make healthy choices and support their overall…
Monroe County Outdoor Explorers
Join us for a guided evening moderate hike to explore geology. This program is designed for youth and adults of all ages and includes light hiking.
What to BringA drinkAppropriate shoes and…
Mindfulness Hike at Tawny Oaks Singing Woods
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…
Wits Fitness
Boost Your Brainpower with Wits Fitness!
Keep your mind active and your mood lifted with Wits Fitness — an engaging, research‑informed program designed to support lifelong brain…
Hydrangea Highway
Learn which hydrangea varieties perform best in our region, along with essential care and maintenance practices to keep plants healthy and blooming. The program will also cover proper pruning…
Diabetes 101
Indoor Edible Gardens
Gardening is not limited to outside in the summer. The Edible Indoor Garden shows you how to grow your own fresh herbs, salad greens, and more anytime of the year.
YES! You CAN! Preserving Safely
Wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy your garden or farmers' market produce all year long?
• Learn the basics of food preservation.
• Receive…
Grant Writing 101
University of IL Extension Cook County and Advocates for Urban Agriculture are co-hosting two programs on grant writing. While these programs are geared specifically to prepare applicants for…
Tackle Take-Home: Lure Making Workshop
Looking for some new gear for your tackle box? Margaret and Jim Kermicle of Apartap Lures are here to help you make your own fishing lure! Participants ages 8-18 are welcome to join and do not…