Events

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Snake Road Sentinels - Spring Workshop

County: Union, Pulaski, Massac, Johnson, Alexander
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 wildlife…

Horticulture Power Hour

Pruning: The Kindest Cut

Horticulture Power Hour
County: Grundy
You know you should be pruning… but when and how?

Late winter is a great time to do most pruning, but what should you be pruning and what should you wait on? Join Nancy Kuhajda, horticulture…

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Pruning Young Shade Trees

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Proper pruning is critical to young trees.

Young shade trees face a variety of challenges in the landscape, resulting in surprisingly low survival rates for many of these plants. While planting…

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Birds in the Garden: Creating and Enjoying a Bird Oasis

Hosted by Wild Ones Lake-to-Prairie Chapter and the University of Illinois Extension - Lake County
County: Lake

Discover the joy of transforming your outdoor space into a thriving haven for birds and pollinators. In this inspiring and visually rich presentation, certified professional gardener and garden…

Horticulture Power Hour

Pruning: The Kindest Cut

Horticulture Power Hour
County: Will
You know you should be pruning… but when and how?

Late winter is a great time to do most pruning, but what should you be pruning and what should you wait on? Join Nancy Kuhajda, horticulture…

2026 Gateway Green Conference

County: Madison
Support a thriving, sustainable environment. 

Natural resource professionals play a key role in protecting our communities’ environmental assets. With ongoing research and changing conditions…

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Green Connections: Seeds of a Nation

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Growing Gardens, Embracing Nature, Sustaining Conservation in Illinois: Green Connections

Green Connections is an educational and networking opportunity offered by University of Illinois…

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2026 Extension Master Gardener Seed Expo

County: Lake
You’re Invited to the 2026 Seed Expo!Grow. Learn. Connect.

Join us for a vibrant celebration of gardening, community, and the joy of growing something new. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or…

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Birdhouse Workshop

Nell's Woodland
County: LaSalle

Kids can get creative and learn about nature in this hands-on workshop! Participants will build a bluebird nest box with guidance from a Master Naturalist volunteer and discover fun facts about…

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2026 Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference

Expert Insights and Resources for Forest Landowners
Sponsored by Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin Extension Services 

The 2026 Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference will be March 7 at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa from 9am to 4:30pm.…