Events

Bee Houses

Are bee houses a good choice for helping native bees? Brodie Dunn explores bee house biology and gives temporary recommendations based on recent University of Illinois research.

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The Night Shift: Moths of Illinois

Explore the fascinating world of Illinois’ moths and the essential roles they play in our ecosystems. This program highlights moth diversity, their often-overlooked importance as pollinators, and…

Master Naturalist Core Education Training

University of Illinois Extension's Naturalist Core Education Training is designed for adults of any age who love to learn about the natural world. The goal of the program is not to teach you…

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…

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…

Native Plants Support Pollinators

October 20th 2026 (10:00 am) at the Milan Extension Office
We know that besides our bee friends, many other pollinators like birds, bats, butterflies, moths, beetles, wasps, and some small…

Creatures of the Night

Bring the whole family for a fun and educational evening exploring the fascinating world of nocturnal wildlife! This family-friendly Master Naturalist program will highlight Creatures of the Night…