Events

Green Connections: Cover Crops for the Home Garden

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

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

Indoor Edible Gardens

Gardening is not limited to outside in the summer. The Edible Indoor Garden shows you how to grow your own fresh herbs, salad greens, and more anytime of the year.

Summer Garden Wrap-Up

For many, the summer garden season is ending, but that doesn’t mean the work is done. There are many things you can do now to set your garden and pantry up for success over the winter.

On…

From Caps to Trails: A Fungi Day Out

Curious about mushrooms? You are invited to join us at Tawny Oaks Visitor Center for a presentation with Kelli Parke, Program Coordinator at the Forest Park Nature Center of the Peoria Park District…

McHenry County Farm Stroll 2026

Farm Stroll is a self-guided tour of McHenry County's diversified family farms. There is no beginning or end of the tour.

Just choose the farms you wish…

Indoor Edible Gardens

Gardening is not limited to outside in the summer. The Edible Indoor Garden shows you how to grow your own fresh herbs, salad greens, and more anytime of the year.

Invasive Species, Native Landscaping & You

The University of Illinois Extension Lake County Master Gardeners, SWALCO, and the Lake County Forest Preserve District present the 2026 Garden Learning Series 
What are the top 13 invasive…

Indoor Edible Gardens

Gardening is not limited to outside in the summer. The Edible Indoor Garden shows you how to grow your own fresh herbs, salad greens, and more anytime of the year.

Indoor Edible Gardens

Gardening is not limited to outside in the summer. The Edible Indoor Garden shows you how to grow your own fresh herbs, salad greens, and more anytime of the year.