Plant Now for Spring Blooms
Join the Lake County Master Gardeners to learn what to plant now for a vibrant spring garden! Learn how to select, plant, and care for spring-flowering bulbs that provide continuous color from…
Community Science in Your Backyard
At Everyday Environment, we enjoy noticing everyday observations of cool things in nature, many of which can be found in backyards and local parks. Believe it…
Creepy Crawlies
Join Extension Educators, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Volo Bog State Natural Area, and Moraine Hills/McHenry Dam State Park on Thursday, October 1 • 5 PM - 6 PM…
Oaktober Open House
Give your trees some love this ‘Oaktober’ with Openlands & Lake County Extension! Join our open house in Grayslake this October for free mulch, planting demonstrations, insights from Master…
Fun with Food Science at Home
Join us for a fun and interactive virtual workshop, where you will learn about food science through tasty experiments! Learn about the science of tasting, discover how cream turns into butter,…
Echoes and Embers Art Camp
Explore this hands‑on arts day where youth explore creativity in nature through new ways to experiment, make, and express themselves. From bold art techniques to quiet moments of noticing the…
Bug Bytes
Fur Real Companionship
Discover the fantastic benefits animals bring to older adults. Research shows that pets can chase away…
Invasive Species, Native Landscaping & You
What are the top 13 invasive…
The Wild World of Wolly Worms
The Wild World of Woolly Worms, presented by University of Illinois Extension 4-H Program.
Together we will:
Listen to a nature story
Participate in learning…