Integrating Health, Education, and Economy in Outdoor Recreation
Illinois’s natural landscapes are an economic engine driving public health and high-impact youth development. Explore how investing in outdoor recreation…
Mindfulness Hike at Detweiller Riverside Park
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…
2026 Illinois Invasive Species Symposium
Explore the latest invasive species research updates, learn about management options, celebrate success stories, network with colleagues, and ask questions at…
Garden Planning Workshop
Join us for an interactive workshop where youʼll learn the basics of square foot gardening and create a personalized plan for your own space. Whether youʼre a beginner or seasoned gardener, this…
Pickerelweed Project: Education and Training
Join Illinois Extension and Urbana Park District to learn how establishing the right “weed” for your pond or wetland can help support native bees, including a local endangered bee, the…
Nature Wellness Walk
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…
Conservation Tours
What started a few years ago as a humble experiment has grown into something we truly love, a living, breathing space that feels like it jumped straight out of the pages of…
Successful Vegetable Gardening with the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners
Looking to start or enhance a vegetable garden? Join Lake County Master Gardeners for this presentation, where we will cover all the basics, including planning the garden (site selection,…
Insect Hotels: Creating Habitat for Beneficial Insects
Dive into the fascinating world of beneficial insects and learn how these…
Nature Journaling: Field Sketching & Close Observation
Facilitator: Peggy West
Date: Saturday, June 6
Time: 10 AM - 12:00 PM
Rain Date: Saturday, June 7
Location: Quail Meadow Pavilion: W Fussner Rd, Brimfield, IL
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