Events

Bug Bytes

Bitten by the curiosity bug?? Join Extension Educators and Master Naturalists to discover amazing facts about our smallest neighbors, the “superhero” bugs in our backyards and around the world. Look…

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…

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…

Creatures of the Night 2026

Experience the thrill of nature after dark at Fugate Woods Nature Preserve! Join the University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists, in collaboration with the Prairie Lands Foundation on…

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…

Misunderstood Creatures

Join Lake County Extension Educators and Master Naturalists on October 20, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. As spooky season approaches, we want to talk about a few animals that get a bad rap for being scarier…

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…