Events

Cook County May Nature Wellness Walk 2026

Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest bathing guides during these slow and…

State 4-H Esports Tournament

Registration is open!

Registration is now open for Level Up: 2026 Illinois 4 H State Esports Tournament!

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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…

Peoria 4-H Archery Begins

Youth ages 8 to 18 are invited to participate in the Archery 4-H club. The spring session will be held for 6 Saturdays staring May 16. Contact the office for complete details. 

The club…

2026 Master Gardener Plant Sale

Saturday, May 169 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Rain or shineThe 2026 sale will feature:14 varieties of tomatoes10 varieties of peppersNative plantsNursery-stock perennialsMaster Gardeners on-hand to answer…

Family Forestry Field Day

Join the Illinois Forestry Association, Illinois Extension, the Walnut Council, and Illinois Tree Farm for the 2026 Family Forestry Field Day at the Torstenson Youth Conservation Education Center…

4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training Central Illinois

Help young people build confidence, responsibility, and lifelong skills through Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports! We’re seeking adult volunteers (21+) who are willing to learn, lead, and support…

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…