Events
Block Reference
Nature Journaling: Intro to Nature Journaling
County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Facilitator: Sarah SmithDate: Saturday, April 11, 2026Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Rain Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026Location: Forest Park Nature Center
5809 N Forest Park Dr., Peoria Heights…
Gardenfest - ready, set, grow
McHenry County
County: McHenry
Explore the latest gardening trends, techniques, and tools during this daylong series of seminars for gardeners of every skill level.
Held annually, Gardenfest is sponsored by McHenry County…
Kendall County 4-H International Night
County: Kendall
Travel the World without leaving the suburbs3-4:30 p.m. - SUNDAY, APRIL 12 in YorkvilleWould you like to explore multiple countries just miles from home? At the annual 4-H International Night,…
4-H Horticulture Workshop - Let's Get Gardening!
DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County 4-H
4-H Horticulture Workshop - Let's Get Gardening!Youth will have a chance to get their hands into the soil by planting early-season plant starts (grown by the Monticello High School…
Wee Naturalists-Winnebago County Office
Baby Animals
County: Winnebago
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…
Little Grand Canyon Spring Hike and Bird
County: Jackson
Explore the Little Grand Canyon Trail loop on this interpretive hike with moderately difficult terrain and often slick rocks of around 3 miles. We’ll start at 9:30am and end at approximately 1:00pm…
4-H Archery Recruitment Shoot
DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County 4-H
4-H Shooting Sports Archery recruitment Shoot Have you ever considered trying archery, or are you an experienced archer looking to join a 4-H Shooting Sports Club?All 4-H programs focus on…
Good Bugs & Building Healthy Soils
Spring Series of Home Horticulture - Week 1
County: Rock Island
Join University of Illinois Extension for Spring Series of classes led by horticulture educators and local experts. In the first week topics will cover: Good Bugs in the Garden by Ken Johnson…
Peas, Beans, and Cucumbers
Grow Your Own Groceries
County: Grundy, Kankakee, Will
Would you like to grow your own fresh produce? Are you new to gardening or an experienced pro? Do you want to learn more about the crops we can grow in our backyards?
Join…
Gardening on a Budget | Mount Morris
Free Viewing Session- Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
County: Ogle
Starting a container garden can benefit your budget and be a fruitful hobby that satisfies your taste buds. Learn about the start-up expenses for a container garden and plan your produce to…