Bringing the Outside In: Overwintering Tender Perennial Plants
Zonal geraniums, black and blue salvia, coleus, and lemon grass are just a few of the dozens of plant varieties northern…
Compost Confidential
Northern Illinois 4-H Volunteer & Teen Leader 2026 Conference
Join us for the Lead · Learn · Thrive 4-H Volunteer & Teen Conference on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the DeKalb County Center for Agriculture Building.
This…
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…
Furry Neighbors | Mammals of Illinois
Interested in wildlife, ecology, or the hidden lives of familiar species? Join University of Illinois Extension Educators at the Chicago Botanic Gardens on Monday, September 28, and discover the…
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…
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…
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…
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,…