Events
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
Small towns facing a long-standing business closure due to retirement, or…
Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshop at Garden Gate Farm
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…
2026 Sheep Weigh-in
Dig In! Growing Wellness Through Nature and Gardening
In this hands-on program, you’ll discover the many benefits of spending time…
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…