Events
Habitat at Home: Cacti & Succulents
Master Naturalist Book Club
Join us each month as we read a different nature-themed book and enjoy a lively discussion. You do not have to be a Master Naturalist to participate. Everyone 18 and over is welcome. It's a great…
Spark Before Dark
What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new, helping them find their spark. Spark Before Dark will be held at the Wabash County Extension Office and…
Nature's Paint Box: Morrison
Long before commercial paints were available, artists and communities around the globe turned to nature for their color palettes by crushing minerals, boiling plants, and blending earth and…
Insects and Invertebrates
Join the University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists and get ready to explore the tiny but amazing world of insects and other invertebrates! Kids will discover cool characteristics…
Flower Pounding with Master Gardeners!
Livingston Master Gardeners present: Flower Pounding! For youth in 3rd grade and up. This educational program is also open to all adults who would like to learn more.
Join in on the…
Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Day
University of Illinois Extension is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers to provide public pollinator garden stewardship opportunities at the Rend Lake Project Office Visitor Center from…
Fossils of the Illinois Valley
This engaging session will introduce participants to the remarkable fossils found throughout the region, with a special focus on the world-famous Mazon Creek fossil beds. Known for their…
4-H Science Camp
Grow, Harvest, Prepare, and Share
Youth gardening classes are back again at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center in 2026 with an additional opportunity to make some tasty recipes with harvested produce. Youth can participate in…