Events

Rooted in Nature

Incorporating Natives Into Your Container Gardens
County: Livingston

Want to bring the beauty and benefits of native plants to your patio, balcony, or small garden space? Attend this workshop to learn all about incorporating native plants into your container…

Prairie Land Conservancy & McDonough County Health Department Wellness Hike

McDonough County Conservation Tours
County: McDonough

Prairie Land Conservancy & McDonough County Health Department Wellness Walk
Prairie Land Conservancy is your local land trust in west-central Illinois! This year, we are partnering with…

Wellness in Nature

At COMLARA Park
County: McLean

 Step into nature and awaken your senses on a wellness walk at COMLARA Park on May 31 from 9-11am . This immersive experience invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and engage all five…

Williams Woods and Prairie Tour

McDonough County Conservation Tours
County: McDonough

Twenty-three years ago, my family and I purchased fifty acres of overgrazed woods, some highly erodible farm ground, and an old pasture made impenetrable by the coverage of thorny shrubs. In the…

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Master Naturalist Volunteer Program

Summer Training 2025

University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam counties is excited to be offering a volunteer training starting Summer of 2025.  The training will cover numerous…

Introduction to Nature Journaling

County: Livingston

Discover how to slow down, look closely, and connect more deeply with the natural world through the practice of nature journaling. During this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to…

Pollinator Power: Gardening in Containers and Beyond

Celebrate National Pollinator Week with the Master Gardeners!
County: McLean

Join us for an engaging and hands-on workshop focused on supporting pollinators through thoughtful gardening practices! We'll explore container gardening techniques specifically for pollinators,…

Brent Fowler Prairie Wagon Tour-July

McDonough County Conservation Tours
County: McDonough

My father, son, and I, along with my wife and brother-in-law, farm around 3500 acres of mostly corn and soybeans. I have a love for native plants and wildlife in general and specifically enjoy…

Owsley Prairie & Wetland Tour

McDonough County Conservation Tours
County: McDonough

Owsley Wild Land consists of 38 acres of diverse habitat managed to minimize invasive species. With several hundred different native plants,  something is blooming from early spring through…

Green Connections: Energy Efficient Landscapes

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Green Connection events are continuing education programs for Extension Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists, and Conservation@Home members. They are also open to the general public.