Events
Spring Wildflower Hike
Explore the beauty of spring wildflowers on a series of guided hikes at natural areas around LaSalle County. Spring ephemeral wildflowers can only be viewed for a brief period of time, between the…
Hold That Thought: Explore Strategies for Forgetfulness
Have you ever gone into a room and couldn’t remember why you went in there? Misplaced your keys or cell phone? Forgotten what you were about to say? If you’ve answered “yes,” you are not alone!…
Melons and Gourds
Are you new to gardening or an experienced pro? Do you want to learn more about the crops we can grow in our backyards?
Join…
Native Alternative for Landscaping Grasses and Sedges | Belvidere
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…
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,…
Sustaining Local Commerce: The Role of Community-Supported Enterprises in Business Retention
Small towns facing a long-standing business closure due to retirement, or…
Wits Fitness
State 4-H Dish Dash (formerly Food Challenge)
Registration is open!To all of our young aspiring chefs get ready for a shared statewide experience in the kitchen!
Our aspiring cake artists and chefs are invited to join us at the…