Events
Master Gardener Plant Sale - Macoupin
Macoupin County Master Gardeners will host a plant sale at the Macoupin County Historical Society Spring Festival. The plant sale will take place on the east side of the grounds, next to the…
REAP Day: Bluebell Seed Collection
Enjoy an educational hike about the spring ephemerals found at Deer Run Forest Preserve before helping collect bluebell seeds for our greenhouse! Participants are welcome to take some seeds home…
Nature Photography for Beginners
This hands‑on workshop is designed to help you take clearer, more compelling outdoor photos. We’ll explore essential skills such as working with natural light, framing and composition, and…
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Seedling Explorers
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join Illinois Extension staff for mornings at the Sterling Township Community Garden. Early elementary and preschool-aged youth enjoy free fun garden education…
Cloverbud Fairy Garden Workshop
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Brick Building Series
Do you dream of building awesome creations, meeting new friends, and showing off your imagination? If so, the Brick Building Series is for you! Each…
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…
Canning with Confidence
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…
Mindfulness Hike at Detweiller Riverside Park
Slow down, step outside, and reconnect with the present moment.
Join us for a series of guided Mindfulness Hikes designed to help you unwind, sharpen your senses, and deepen your…