Events

herbs and lettuce growing in pots

Indoor Edible Gardens

Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library
County: Bureau

Gardening is not limited to outside in the summer. The Edible Indoor Garden shows you how to grow your own fresh herbs, salad greens, and more anytime of the year.

Amphibians and Reptiles

Junior Master Naturalist Program: Reptiles and Amphibians

Where do they go in the winter?
County: Lake

Join University of Illinois Extension Educators and Master Naturalists on November 11 at 10 a.m. to discover what reptiles and amphibians are and how they survive through the cooler months!…

a person propagating houseplants

Houseplant Propagation Basics

at Grayslake Area Public Library
County: Lake

Brighten up the winter months by learning how to grow new houseplants from the ones you already have! 

In this beginner-friendly program, you'll discover simple ways to propagate…

a person propagating houseplants

Houseplant Propagation Basics

at Grayslake Area Public Library
County: Lake

Brighten up the winter months by learning how to grow new houseplants from the ones you already have! 

In this beginner-friendly program, you'll discover simple ways to propagate…

Racine Kellog

Herbal Garden Tea Party

Brewing Botanicals: Enhancing Tea with the Power of Plants
County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Unlock the flavors and benefits of homegrown botanicals to elevate your tea experience. Karen Corrigan will present which herbs, flowers, and leaves make the perfect infusions and how to blend…

Racine Kellog

Herbal Garden Tea Party

Brewing Botanicals: Enhancing Tea with the Power of Plants
County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Unlock the flavors and benefits of homegrown botanicals to elevate your tea experience. Karen Corrigan will present which herbs, flowers, and leaves make the perfect infusions and how to blend…

Woolly worm on twig

canceled
Wild World of Woolly Worms

County: Johnson

Why did the woolly worm cross the road? Come explore the folklore around woolly worms predicting winter weather with a learning adventure and craft! This program is…

A yellow, black and white caterpillar waving its legs in the air

"The Extraordinary Caterpillar"

A Documentary Film Screening
County: Lake

Please join us for this special screening of The Extraordinary Caterpillar, a beautifully shot 60-minute documentary that reveals the vital—and often overlooked—role caterpillars play in our…

pretty winter themed flower centerpiece

Floral Design Workshop Series: Winter Centerpiece Grandeur

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

University of Illinois Extension is partnering with the Fulton County Farm Bureau to bring you new and exciting educational opportunities! Join us as Christine Wright, Hy-Vee Floral Manager,…

Sarah Smith raising her hand

Green Connections: Holiday Celebration Brunch

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…