Boo at the Slough
Vultures, snapping turtles, and cottonmouths, oh my! Are you wanting to learn more about creatures of the swamp? Come out to the Henry N. Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands…
Herb Gardening
Get ready to learn all about herbs!
What is an herb and how is it used? Discover the versatility of herbs - from adding fragrance and flavor to your cooking, to enhancing the beauty of…
Solar and Farmland: Navigating Local Land Use, Conservation, and Farm Economics
As solar energy development continues to grow across Illinois, agrivoltaics is being explored as a way to balance renewable energy production, diversify income…
Virtual Stormwater Leadership Summit 2026
The second Illinois Extension Stormwater Leadership Summit brings together community leaders from across Northern Illinois to build tools and networks and explore shared solutions to address…
Virtual Stormwater Leadership Summit 2026
The second Illinois Extension Stormwater Leadership Summit brings together community leaders from across Northern Illinois to build tools and networks and explore shared solutions to address…
Pumpkin Smash at Plant Chicago
Pumpkins are popular this time of year. Whether part of a decoration, pie, or popular coffee ingredient, pumpkins show everyone that it’s officially fall. But what…
Pumpkin Smash at Lake Katherine Nature Center
Pumpkins are popular this time of year. Whether part of a decoration, pie, or popular coffee ingredient, pumpkins show everyone that it’s officially fall. But what…
Nature Wellness Walk-Lansing Woods
Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest bathing guides during these slow and…
Pumpkin Smash at First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights
Pumpkins are popular this time of year. Whether part of a decoration, pie, or popular coffee ingredient, pumpkins show everyone that it’s officially fall. But what…
Pumpkin Smash at Lakeview High School - Chicago
Pumpkins are popular this time of year. Whether part of a decoration, pie, or popular coffee ingredient, pumpkins show everyone that it’s officially fall. But what…