Events

Uncovering the Winter Secrets of Whip-poor-wills 

Often heard and rarely seen, the eastern whip-poor-will and its namesake nighttime call is an iconic Midwestern woodland bird. But like many other insect-…

Succulent Dish Garden Workshop: Design, Create, Cultivate

"Succulent Dish Garden Workshop: Design, Create, Cultivate" will take place on Thursday, October 16 at 1:30 p.m. led by Nikki Keltner, University of Illinois Extension Program Coordinator. Keltner…

Bat Crazy | Cherry Valley

Feeling batty? Come get bat-crazy with us!  Join Boone County Extension Master Gardener/Master Naturalist Tenley Erickson-Ranum for a lively and educational morning all about bats. …

Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP)

Ready to take control of your health and manage your diabetes with confidence? Join us for the FREE virtual Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) — a six-week, evidence-based series developed by…

Fall Community Tree Planting Workshop | Urbana

Learn the skills needed to keep trees healthy and thriving in communities. 

Communities with healthy, viable trees are more likely to have improved air quality, reduced stress, and added…

Gardening in the Air! Virtual Gardening Symposium

Join us for our annual fall online event: Gardening in the Air!, a free virtual gardening symposium featuring horticulture experts from University of Illinois Extension and Iowa State University…

October 4-H Volunteer Shooting Sports Certification

4-H Volunteer Shooting Sports Certification – Fall Date Added

Illinois 4-H is offering an additional fall session of the Volunteer Shooting Sports Certification for adults interested in leading…

Deadly Plants | Belvidere

We rely on plants for oxygen, food, and beauty—but not all greenery is innocent. Some plants bite back! Join Boone County Master Gardener/Master Naturalist Bobbi for a fascinating journey into…

Reclaiming Runaway Landscapes

Take back control from an overgrown, chaotic landscape. 

Have a garden that’s gone wild? Explore practical methods for taking back an overgrown, chaotic landscape and guidance on where to…

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Rainscaping Program | Sycamore

Ready to turn your landscape into a stormwater solution?

Join us for the Rainscaping Education Program, a two-day workshop designed to help you manage stormwater runoff and protect local…