Events

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Nature Journaling: Nature in Words

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Facilitator: Laura BlackabyDate: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: Spring Creek Preserve
Access is from Spring Creek Road. The parking lot is about 0.2 miles east of…
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Sibley Burr Oak Grove Work Day 2026

County: Ford

Community members are invited to join the East Central Illinois Master Naturalists for a fall workday at Sibley Burr Oak Grove Nature Preserve on Saturday, Oct. 10.

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Nature Wellness Walk-October

County: Cook

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…

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Pumpkin Extravaganza

County: Union

Join us for the sixth annual Pumpkin Extravaganza, a free, family-friendly event celebrating all things pumpkin! Hosted by the University of Illinois Extension, this outdoor gathering invites…

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What’s Happening Under the Panels? Exploring Solar Impacts on Soil Health 

Resilient Communities Webinar Series

What happens to the ground underneath solar panels? Explore emerging information around solar development and soil health, and leave with practical tools and…

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Bug Bytes

at Lake County Extension
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…

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Climate Stewards Training
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Climate Stewards Training

DuPage County - Fall 2026
County: DuPage, Kane, Kendall
Climate change is a global issue with community-level solutions. You can make a difference as a Climate Steward!

From extreme heat to flooding, Illinois communities are already living through the…

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Climate Stewards Training Program

Champaign County Extension Office, Fall 2026
County: Champaign
Climate change is a global issue with community-level solutions

The world is changing, and we're seeing the impacts every day in Illinois. Weather patterns have shifted significantly in the…

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Invasive Species, Native Landscaping & You

2026 Garden Learning Series
County: Lake
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…
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Mindfulness Hike at Big Creek Park

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Slow down, step outside, and reconnect with the present moment. 
Join us for a series of guided Mindfulness Hikes designed to help you unwind, sharpen your senses, and deepen your connection…