Events

Mother's Day Flower Walk | Genoa

On the day before Mother's Day, Saturday, May 9, come out to the guided wildflower walks at the Natural Resource Education Center (NREC) in Russell Woods Forest Preserve. The upland paved path allows…

Master Gardener Plant Sale

Visit the Master Gardener booth at Garden Fest. Our knowledgeable Master Gardeners will be available throughout the morning to answer your gardening questions and give you suggestions for…

Bike Safety Day 2026

It's time to get those bicycles out of storage and ready for bike rides around town! Ensure your bikes are in tip-top shape by attending Bike Safety Day, hosted by Edwards County 4-H, Bone Gap…

Mother's Day Spa-tacular Science Lab

Mother’s Day Spa-tacular Science Lab Discover the science of self-care at our Mother’s Day Spa-tacular Science Lab Workshop! Participants will create bath bombs, bath salts, and body scrubs…

Veterinary Workshop

Participants will have the opportunity to explore a local veterinary clinic, see diagnostic tools such as x-ray equipment, and learn how veterinarians care for animals. Dr. Maag will answer questions…

Habitat at Home: Garden Workshop Series with DeWitt & Piatt Master Gardeners

Habitat at Home: Garden Workshop Series with DeWitt & Piatt Master Gardeners 
 Learn about the ruby-throated hummingbird, its preferred habitats, the plants and flowers it relies on…

Wee Naturalists-Winnebago County Office

Join the University of Illinois Extension for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they will learn about different environmental education topics through a…

Grow Your Own Bath Sponge

Are you looking for something new or unusual to grow? 

Did you know you could grow your own bath sponge? The luffa gourd is an easy-to-grow vining plant that produces mature fruit with an…

Cultivating Care Garden Stewardship Day 1

Gain confidence in the garden. Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday evenings from5 to 7 p.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest…

Fit Wits: Keep Your Brain Healthy and Engaged

Keeping your wits fit requires more than just doing crossword puzzles or word searches. There is increasing evidence that brain health is directly related to body health. This should come as no…