Events

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

Garden Basics Workshop

Do you want to learn some tips and techniques to help your home garden thrive?

Join Illinois Extension for a free hands-on learning opportunity at the community gardens! Come learn essential…

Master Gardener Plant Bingo

The Master Gardeners of Tazewell County coordinate a fun and educational Plant Bingo to help support all of the community projects they lead throughout the county. Players can purchase a bingo…

Preserve at Home

Preserve at Home, A Growing Community Program with DeWitt & Piatt Master Gardeners Learn to safely water-bath and pressure can, freeze, dry, and ferment your garden harvest and farmers…