Events

Beneficial Insects | Belvidere | UPDATED Date

It’s a Buggy World: Why Our Gardens Need Insects! Led by a certified Boone County Master Gardener 
 Not all insects we find in our gardens are pests. In fact, most aren’t pests at all.…

Junior Master Naturalist Program – Bug Bytes - Insects Spring 2026

Bitten by the curiosity bug?? Join us to discover amazing facts about our smallest neighbors, the “super hero” bugs in our backyards and around the world. Look thru a “bugs eye”, take a bug challenge…

2026 Illinois Invasive Species Symposium

Explore the latest invasive species research updates, learn about management options, celebrate success stories, network with colleagues, and ask questions at…

Horticulture Core Education Training

University of Illinois Extension's Horticulture Core Education Training is designed for adults of any age who love to learn about gardening/horticulture and have a desire to give back to their…

Insects and Invertebrates

Join the University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists and get ready to explore the tiny but amazing world of insects and other invertebrates!  Kids will discover cool characteristics…

Green Connections: Mycelium

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

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

Insects and Invertebrates

Join the University of Illinois Master Naturalists and get ready to explore the tiny but amazing world of insects and other invertebrates! Kids will discover cool characteristics and species…

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…