Events

Amphibians and Reptiles

Junior Master Naturalist Program: Reptiles and Amphibians

Where do they go in the winter?
County: Lake

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!…

a person propagating houseplants

Houseplant Propagation Basics

at Grayslake Area Public Library
County: Lake

Brighten up the winter months by learning how to grow new houseplants from the ones you already have! 

In this beginner-friendly program, you'll discover simple ways to propagate…

a person propagating houseplants

Houseplant Propagation Basics

at Grayslake Area Public Library
County: Lake

Brighten up the winter months by learning how to grow new houseplants from the ones you already have! 

In this beginner-friendly program, you'll discover simple ways to propagate…

Racine Kellog

Herbal Garden Tea Party

Brewing Botanicals: Enhancing Tea with the Power of Plants
County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Unlock the flavors and benefits of homegrown botanicals to elevate your tea experience. Karen Corrigan will present which herbs, flowers, and leaves make the perfect infusions and how to blend…

Racine Kellog

Herbal Garden Tea Party

Brewing Botanicals: Enhancing Tea with the Power of Plants
County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Unlock the flavors and benefits of homegrown botanicals to elevate your tea experience. Karen Corrigan will present which herbs, flowers, and leaves make the perfect infusions and how to blend…

Woolly worm on twig

canceled
Wild World of Woolly Worms

County: Johnson

Why did the woolly worm cross the road? Come explore the folklore around woolly worms predicting winter weather with a learning adventure and craft! This program is…

purple flowers in flower bed

Planning for Pollinators this Fall

County: Johnson

Learn about pollinator friendly garden cleanup and fall planting of native perennials. Then stay for a workday at the pollinator gardens on the Egret Slough Trail behind the Wetlands Center. The…

A yellow, black and white caterpillar waving its legs in the air

"The Extraordinary Caterpillar"

A Documentary Film Screening
County: Lake

Please join us for this special screening of The Extraordinary Caterpillar, a beautifully shot 60-minute documentary that reveals the vital—and often overlooked—role caterpillars play in our…

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A gloved hand uses red pruning shears to trim a branch on a woody plant.
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Southern IL Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop

County: Madison, Monroe, St. Clair
Join our Southwestern Illinois Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop with Alexis R. Barnes, horticulture Extension educator, to learn how and when to properly prune apple, pear, peach, and cherry trees for…

person making wreath from natural materials

Wreath Making Workshop

Cache River Wetlands Center
County: Johnson

Join us for a free wreath making workshop! Learn how to make your own wreath using fresh cut greenery and other foraged materials. Space is limited. Registration is required by calling 618-657-…