Mindfulness Hike at Dickson Mounds
Slow down, step outside, and reconnect with the present moment.
Join us for a series of guided Mindfulness Hikes designed to help you unwind, sharpen your senses, and deepen your…
Plant Now for Spring Blooms
Join the Lake County Master Gardeners to learn what to plant now for a vibrant spring garden! Learn how to select, plant, and care for spring-flowering bulbs that provide continuous color from…
Creepy Crawlies
Join Extension Educators, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Volo Bog State Natural Area, and Moraine Hills/McHenry Dam State Park on Thursday, October 1 • 5 PM - 6 PM…
Community Science in Your Backyard
At Everyday Environment, we enjoy noticing everyday observations of cool things in nature, many of which can be found in backyards and local parks. Believe it…
Fall Walk
Fall Walk at Brownlee Cemetery PrairieJoin the Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District and Illinois Extension Master Gardeners of Mercer County for a crisp, early‑fall prairie walk.…
Indoor Edible Gardens
Gardening is not limited to outside in the summer. The Edible Indoor Garden shows you how to grow your own fresh herbs, salad greens, and more anytime of the year.
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…
Nature Journaling: Nature in Words
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: Spring Creek Preserve
Off Highway 116, East Peoria, IL
Porta potty available near parking lot…
Pumpkin Extravaganza
Join us for the sixth annual Pumpkin Extravaganza, a free, family-friendly event celebrating all things pumpkin! Hosted by the University of Illinois Extension, this outdoor gathering invites…