Events
NatureFest 2026 | Genoa
Puff Quilt Sewing Workshop
Join us for a fun and creative 4-H Puff Quilt Sewing Workshop on May 16th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM! This hands-on workshop will guide youth through the process of making their very own puff quilt…
University of Illinois Lake County Extension Master Gardeners 2026 Plant Sale
Calling all gardeners: Save the date of Saturday, May 16, 2026, for the Lake County Extension Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale at the University of Illinois Extension. This year our plant…
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…
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…
23 Annual 4-H Day with the Cardinals
Join us for one of the most exciting traditions of the year! Registration is now open for the 23rd Annual 4-H Day with the Cardinals, hosted in partnership with the University of Illinois…
Lee County Master Gardeners Plant Sale
A variety of homegrown annuals, perennials, and vegetables will be available. Purchases benefit the Lee County Master Gardeners. Master Gardeners will be present to answer gardening questions and…
Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners
Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners!
This program will introduce youth to nature and gardening through storybooks and fun learning activities. This session explores the exciting…
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…
