Events
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Cook County Master Naturalist Training
State 4-H Awards Banquet
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 communities the focus of their time and…
Wonderful Wildflowers Walk
Learn how to identify spring ephemeral wildflowers along the Rocky Bluff Trail at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. Late March and the month of April are a great time to explore the great…
Spring Wildflower Hike
Explore the beauty of spring wildflowers on a guided hike at Starved Rock State Park. Spring ephemeral wildflowers can only be viewed for a brief period of time, between the ground thawing and the…
Gardeners' BIG Day 2025
$25 through deadline March 24
Sorry, no walk-ins.
Gardeners of all skill levels are invited to Gardeners’ BIG Day. The day includes a keynote address, three…
Wee Nats
Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists), a fun interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Youth will learn about different environmental education topics through a story, activity, craft,…
A Day in the Garden Patch
Attracting Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds to Your Own Backyard Pollinator Garden
Join Horticulture Educator Kim Rohling on April 7 from 1-2 p.m. at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge - Visitor Center 8588 IL-148, Marion, IL 62959, to learn about the natural history of…
Where to Start: Declutter Your Home and Finances
Do you feel overwhelmed trying to organize your stuff? Do you have a filing cabinet spilling over with financial paperwork?…
Lessons at the Library - Where to Start: Declutter Your Home and Finances
Join your fellow community members and friends to participate in a variety of health-related webinars throughout the year with Illinois Extension's Lessons at the Library! No matter your age,…