Events

University of Illinois Lake County Extension Master Gardeners 2026 Plant Sale

 Calling all gardeners: Save the date of Saturday, May 16, 2026, for the Lake County Extension Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale at the University of Illinois Extension. This year our plant…

NatureFest 2026 | Genoa

Get ready for the annual NatureFest on Saturday, May 16! Hosted by Illinois Extension, DeKalb County Forest Preserve, DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District, and the DeKalb County Health…

4-H U: Dream. Plan. Do. | Belvidere

Not sure what's next after high school? Let's figure it out together. For incoming grades 9-12. Open to the public. You do not need to be in 4-H to attend. 4-H U: DREAM. PLAN. DO. is a hands-on…

23 Annual 4-H Day with the Cardinals

Join us for one of the most exciting traditions of the year! Registration is now open for the 23rd Annual 4-H Day with the Cardinals, hosted in partnership with the University of Illinois…

Birdwatching Hike

Enjoy a guided hike through the scenic wetlands led by Illinois Extension’s Master Naturalist volunteers.  The 3,000 acre Refuge is home to more than 730 native plant species and 270 bird…

Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser & Indigo Nathani - Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Harmony Trail

Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser and Indigo Nathani, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds!  Learn to identify our feathered friends in some of our local sites.  All ages…

Where to Start: Decluttering Your Home and Finances

Feeling overwhelmed by the stuff piling up around you? If your home, workspace, or “drop zones” are becoming more stressful than supportive, this program can help. 
 Together, we’ll…

Motivation Monday: Diabetes at the Y

Understanding how food impacts blood sugar can increase your confidence to manage diabetes day-to-day. Join Illinois Extension for educational sessions to strengthen your knowledge and skills.…

Landscaping with Native Plants Garden Tour with Lyle White and Master Gardener Joe Powers

Gardening with native plants can be a satisfying journey.  Come on a walking tour of three gardens at Touch of Nature with Touch of Nature Board Member Lyle White and Master Gardener Joe Powers…

Dementia Friends

Dementia Friends is a global movement developed by the Alzheimer's Association. The goal is to help everyone in a community understand five key messages about dementia, how it affects people, and…