Reptiles and Amphibians
Join University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists to discover the magical world of reptiles and amphibians. Meet our LIVE SNAKE ambassadors and explore predator-prey relationships, animal…
Lake County Master Gardener 40th Anniversary Garden Tours
Join us for a morning of local history and plant knowledge! In partnership with the Deerfield Area Historical Society (DAHS), Lake County Extension Master Gardeners have helped to establish and…
Basics of Grass Identification and Identification of Common Woodland Grasses
Grasses play a big role in natural ecosystems — from controlling soil erosion to supporting pollinators to providing food for livestock — but telling one from…
Cranberry Lake Trail Nature Hike
Join us for a hands-on, adventure-filled nature hike along the Cranberry Lake Trail at the Avon Township Center!
Together with the University of Illinois Master Naturalists, we'll…
Lake County Master Gardener 40th Anniversary Garden Tours - CARE Garden
The CARE Garden was established in 2011 and is an all-volunteer effort coordinated by Lake County Extension Master Gardeners. A wide variety of vegetables are grown at the garden, including…
A Species of Land Like No Other … The History of Conservation in the Chicago Region
Lawn to Lake
Summer is here, and with…
Ecology at Your Home
Remember back in grade school biology learning about things like the carbon cycle? Or how about evolution? Or even things like a predator-prey relationship?…
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Illinois 4-H General Project Show at the Illinois State Fair
Save the date!The Illinois 4-H General Project Show will be held August 14 - 16, 2026.
If you want to see what 4-H is all about, make sure to visit the Illinois State Fair. Award-…
