Events

Winter Birding

County: LaSalle

Discover the vibrant world of winter bird watching!  Attendees will learn about what birds we can see in our area during the winter and be guided on a short hike to put that knowledge into…

Prescribed Fire

Rend Lake Garden Stewardship Days
County: Williamson, Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Randolph

Join us for a day of garden stewardship, education and fun as we partner with the US Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake Project Office to provide public pollinator garden stewardship…

Snake Road Sentinels

County: Alexander, Union, Pulaski, Johnson, Massac

Shawnee National Forest is seeking volunteers to assist with data collection on Snake Road during the spring season road closure. Snake Road Sentinels will be responsible for surveying the…

2025 Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference

Expert Insights and Resources for Forest Landowners
County: JoDaviess
The tradition continues! Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference scheduled for March 1.Sponsored by Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin Extension Services 
 

The 2025 Tri-State Forest…

Master Naturalist Winter Webinars - Muskrat and Wetland Ecology with Dr. Leo Gaskins

While the cold weather may keep us indoors, it doesn’t mean we can’t connect with nature.  Join us for this series and explore fascinating topics related to the natural world from the comfort…

Gateway Green Conference 2025

County: Madison
Support a thriving, sustainable environment. 

Natural resource industry professionals face the vital task of responsibly caring for our communities' valuable environmental resources. Evolving…

Salamander Seekers

County: Livingston
Join us for a family-friendly outdoor adventure as we explore the hidden world of salamanders! Hosted by the University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists in partnership with the Prairie Lands…

Save the Date - 2025 Seed Expo

County: Lake

A mega seed and resource event. Get free seeds and information for your 2025 gardens.

You do not need to bring seeds to attend or to get free seeds. Support small business vendors. Grab-and-…

Wee Nats

Trees
County: Winnebago

Join the University of Illinois Extension for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they will learn about different environmental education topics…

Wee Nats

Trees
County: JoDaviess

Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists), a fun interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Youth will learn about different environmental education topics through a story, activity, craft,…