Events
Diabetes and the Heart
After finishing your workout, stick around for educational sessions to build understanding and confidence in caring for your nutrition needs. Recipe demonstrations and tastings will be offered at…
Blooming Pumpkins
Celebrate the beauty of fall with a hands-on workshop that combines creativity, horticulture, and agricultural science! Participants will design their own floral centerpiece inside a pumpkin using…
Colors of the Autumn Canopy: Oil Pastels
Join us for a fun and creative afternoon under the colorful fall trees at Foundation Park! In this outdoor art class, young artists will explore the changing season using bright, blendable oil…
Understanding the Fear of Falling: Insights for Wheelchair and Scooter Users
Fear of falling is a common concern among wheelchair and scooter users, yet it is often overlooked in research and clinical care. This…
Gifts from the Garden
The University of Illinois Extension Lake County Master Gardeners, SWALCO, and the Lake County Forest Preserve District present the 2026 Garden Learning Series.
Many of us consider the act…
canceledAm I a Conservationist?
Am I a Conservationist? Join 4-H in partnership with the Children's Museum of Illinois to find out! Learn what conservation is, four different kinds of conservation with a primary focus on…
Meditation Mornings
Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Michele Crawford for Meditation Mornings. This free virtual series consists of fifteen-minute guided meditation sessions held every Monday, Wednesday…
Junior Master Naturalist Program: Reptiles and Amphibians
Join University of Illinois Extension Educators and Master Naturalists on November 11 at 10 a.m. to discover what reptiles and amphibians are and how they survive through the cooler months!…
Spark Before Dark: Snow Much Science
Participants will make snow. Have you ever wondered how snow is made? Today, we’re becoming snow scientists! In this fun project, we’ll explore how different materials can work together to…
