Events
Pumpkin Smash at Advocate Sherman Hospital
Pumpkins are popular this time of year. Whether part of a decoration, pie, or as a coffee ingredient, pumpkins show everyone that it’s officially fall. But what…
Fall Tree ID Hike
Explore Dixon Waterfowl Refuge during this guided fall hike focused on tree identification. Practice using leaves, bark, branches, and buds to identify common tree species while enjoying the…
Nature Wellness Walk-Lansing Woods
Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest bathing guides during these slow and…
Teens with Tools: 4-H Style
Pumpkin Smash
Pumpkins are popular this time of year. Whether in a decoration, pie, or popular coffee ingredient, pumpkins show everyone it’s officially fall. But what happens when…
Pumpkin Smash at Sauk Valley Community College
Pumpkins are popular this time of year. Whether part of a decoration, pie, or popular coffee ingredient, pumpkins show everyone that it’s officially fall. But…
2026 Pumpkin Smash
Get ready for a smashing good time! Bring your pumpkins and join us for a fun-filled event packed with games, challenges, and plenty of pumpkin-smashing excitement.
SMASH PUMPKINS!Take aim, get…
Animal Outreach
Illinois Extension is partnering with the Olivet Nazarene University Animal Outreach Club to bring an engaging, hands‑on wildlife education program to local families! Interact with a variety of…
Nature Journaling Through the Seasons at Humiston Woods
Explore the Deer Loop Trail at Humiston Woods as you learn to observe, question, and make meaningful connections with the natural world. Participants will practice documenting bird behavior using…
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4-H ESports Tournament
University of Illinois Extension 4-H is excited to bring an Esports Tournament to LodgeCon 2026! This year, competitors will face off in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch.
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