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Green Connections: Mycelium

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

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

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

A child's hands with a monarch butterfly

Insects and Invertebrates

at Avon Township
County: Lake

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…

A ladybug crawling on a dew covered grass stalk.

Conservation Tours

Angella Moorehouse-Short Fork Seep Tour
County: McDonough
Conservation easements protect high-quality natural areas.

For the past 29 years, Angella Moorehouse has worked for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources as a field representative for the…

Multiple Monarch butterflies are resting on a plant with white blossoms.

Monarch Migration Festival

County: Knox

Celebrate the magic of monarchs with us at the Monarch Migration Festival on September 12, 2026, from 10 AM–2 PM! This free, family‑friendly event brings the wonder of live monarch butterflies up…

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a group photo in the woods
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Master Naturalist Core Education Training

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
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…