Events
Green Connections: Jake Wolf Memorial Fish Hatchery Tour
Growing Gardens, Embracing Nature, Sustaining Conservation in Illinois: Green Connections
Green Connections is an educational and networking opportunity offered by University of Illinois…
Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshop at Garden Gate Farm
Nature Explorers SPIN Club: Savanna
Give your child the chance to unplug, explore, and connect with nature through our Nature Explorers SPIN Club! Designed for youth ages 8–18, this hands-on experience encourages curiosity,…
Tazewell 4-H Jr. Master Gardener Club Begins
If plants, gardening, insects, and getting your hands dirty is your thing, be sure to check out one of the Junior Master Gardener SPIN clubs! Led by local Master Gardener volunteers, you're sure…
2026 Sheep Weigh-in
Sustaining Local Commerce: The Role of Community-Supported Enterprises in Business Retention
Small towns facing a long-standing business closure due to retirement, or…
Dig In! Growing Wellness Through Nature and Gardening
In this hands-on program, you’ll discover the many benefits of spending time…
Business in Front, Party in the Back - Designing a Native Landscape Your Neighbors will Appreciate
Even the most thoughtfully designed native landscape can sometimes be misunderstood or even viewed as problematic by neighbors or local municipalities. What begins as an effort to support…
Introduction to the MIND Diet: Eating for Brain Health
Discover how the MIND diet—a blend of the Mediterranean and DASH diets—supports cognitive health and reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. In this program led by Kristin Bogdonas, Illinois…