Pruning Basics
Pruning may seem a daunting task if you don’t know where to start. Learn about pruning basics including tools, tips, timing, and techniques for pruning trees and shrubs in your yard.
Garlic Mustard Pull
Mindfulness Hike at Springdale Cemetery
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…
Gardenfest - ready, set, grow
Explore the latest gardening trends, techniques, and tools during this daylong series of seminars for gardeners of every skill level.
Held annually, Gardenfest is sponsored by McHenry County…
Nature Journaling: Intro to Nature Journaling
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Rain Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026Location: Forest Park Nature Center
5809 N Forest Park Dr., Peoria Heights…
April Nature Wellness Walk
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…
Little Grand Canyon Spring Hike and Bird
Peas, Beans, and Cucumbers
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…
Edible Landscaping
By combining trees, vegetables, herbs, edible flowers, or small fruits and berries in aesthetically pleasing ways, edible landscapes can be just as attractive as ornamental ones. Learn how…
The Edible Wild Path Seasonal Course
Illinois Extension Family and Consumer Sciences and Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy departments bring to you a seasonal beginner foraging course. Each session will have three parts:…