Events
Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser & Indigo Nathani - Green Earth Oakland Nature Preserve
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…
Illinois Centennial Soil Archive
Ever wonder how our soil has changed over the last 100 years? Discover the incredible story behind the University of Illinois Soil Lab's Centennial Soil Archive Project. A key piece of…
canceledSeed Saving
Interested in saving seeds from your garden? Effective seed saving involves more than just collecting seeds at the end of the season. Learn the principles of open pollination, variety isolation,…
2026 Pumpkin Field Day
Explore pumpkin production with Extension.From seasoned commercial growers to those simply curious about Illinois’ signature specialty crop, everyone can enjoy a day centered on pumpkins. Illinois…
Insect Hotels: Creating Habitat for Beneficial Insects
Build a home for beneficial bugs!
In this hands-on insect hotel workshop, explore the fascinating world of pollinators and other helpful insects…
Fall Garden Wrap-up
Join the Lake County Master Gardeners as we help you put Your Garden to Bed for Winter. Learn the essential fall garden tasks that set the stage for a healthy, thriving spring. From September to…
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Native Garden Design series
University of Illinois Extension and Lincoln Memorial Garden are offering a three-part native landscape design series this autumn. Throughout the series, Illinois Extension staff and Master…
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4-H Discovery Thursdays with Lawrence County 4-H
Discover what 4-H is all about with Lawrence County 4-H on Thursdays in September! Each week, students will take part in fun activities and crafts while exploring a variety of 4-H projects such as…
Trash Blast - Bean Ridge
Join us at Bean Ridge on September 4 for our monthly Trash Blast. Trash Blasts take place the first Friday of every month from March through June and September through October from 1:00 p.m. to 3:…
Meditations Mornings
Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Michele Crawford for Meditation Mornings. This free virtual series consists of fifteen-minute guided meditation sessions held every Monday, Wednesday…