Events

Dig In! Growing Wellness Through Nature and Gardening

Join us for a fun and relaxing family-friendly workshop that brings wellness to life through nature and gardening! 

In this hands-on program, you’ll discover the many benefits of spending time…

Green Connections: Jake Wolf Memorial Fish Hatchery Tour

Growing Gardens, Embracing Nature, Sustaining Conservation in Illinois: Green Connections

Green Connections is an educational and networking opportunity offered by University of Illinois…

Nature Explorers SPIN Club: Savanna

Give your child the chance to unplug, explore, and connect with nature through our Nature Explorers SPIN Club! Designed for youth ages 8–18, this hands-on experience encourages curiosity,…

Monroe County Outdoor Explorers

Join us for a guided evening walk to explore geology. This program is designed for youth and adults of all ages and includes light hiking.

What to BringA drinkAppropriate shoes and clothing for…

Sustaining Local Commerce: The Role of Community-Supported Enterprises in Business Retention

Explore how community‑supported enterprises help small towns retain essential businesses and strengthen local vitality.

Small towns facing a long-standing business closure due to retirement, or…

Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshop at Garden Gate Farm

Looking for a low-cost way to diversify your farm's specialty crop production and income stream? Shiitake mushrooms can fetch premium prices at markets, restaurants, through CSAs, or even wholesale,…

Business in Front, Party in the Back - Designing a Native Landscape Your Neighbors will Appreciate

Even the most thoughtfully designed native landscape can sometimes be misunderstood or even viewed as problematic by neighbors or local municipalities. What begins as an effort to support…

Tazewell 4-H Jr. Master Gardener Club Begins

If plants, gardening, insects, and getting your hands dirty is your thing, be sure to check out one of the Junior Master Gardener SPIN clubs! Led by local Master Gardener volunteers, you're sure…

From Backyards to Boardrooms: Building Community Led Climate Resilience at Every Scale

Make sense of what climate change means for our state today and what we can do together to prepare for tomorrow during this 90‑minute interactive workshop with University of Illinois Extension…

Blooms for Mom

Come make a special flower arrangement for Mother’s Day!

In this fun workshop, you’ll learn how flowers grow, how to safely cut and prepare them, and an easy “Rule of 3” that helps you…