Events

Basic Tree Care

Trees require care to ensure they stay healthy and thrive. Mary Grapperhaus, a retired Natural Resources Coordinator for Illinois Department of Natural Resources will be showing participants how…

Timber!

Join us with Kevin Mandrell and learn the behind-the-scenes of cutting down trees and how to do it safely. At this event, you will first-hand see the equipment used! We will also learn how to connect…

Sibley Burr Oak Grove Work Day 2026

Community members are invited to join the East Central Illinois Master Naturalists for a fall workday at Sibley Burr Oak Grove Nature Preserve on Saturday, Oct. 10.

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Nature Wellness Walk-October

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…

Fall Migration Birding Walk

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day by joining Illinois Extension for a guided Fall Migration Birding Walk at Lake Kakusha in Mendota. Fall migration is an exciting time for birdwatchers, with more…

Ogle County Farm Stroll

Join us at the OGLE COUNTY FARM STROLL, a self-guided TOUR of ten INCREDIBLE Ogle County family farms, and YOU get to decide YOUR ROUTE. Hit one farm or ALL ten—wander, taste, learn, repeat. …

Let's Get Hooked

Get ready to reel in some fun! Join Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and McLean 4-H at Miller Park Lake for an afternoon of catch-and-release fishing. IDNR professionals will kick…

Craft, Cake & Calm

Join us for a fun and relaxing workshop where creativity meets mindfulness! Participants will create their own playing card holder to use during card games and make a delicious mug cake to enjoy…

Cooking for One or Two

Cooking for a smaller household? Learn budget-friendly tips for preparing nutritious meals that limit food waste at this free class.
Registration ends October 9.

Echoes and Embers Art Camp

Explore this hands‑on arts day where youth explore creativity in nature through new ways to experiment, make, and express themselves. From bold art techniques to quiet moments of noticing the…