Events

Introduction to Invasive Species Management

From your backyard to the local forest, invasive species have big environmental and economic impacts.

Learn how to manage invasive plants in a two-day hybrid program that starts with a day of…

Introduction to Invasive Species Management

From your backyard to the local forest, invasive species have big environmental and economic impacts.

Learn how to manage invasive plants in a two-day hybrid program that starts with a day of…

Crop Rotation: Building Resilient Gardens

Implement crop rotation techniques to strengthen gardens.  

Learn how crop rotation can improve a garden’s soil health, reduce pests and diseases, and even boost overall productivity. This…

11th Annual Monarch Migration Festival

11th Annual Monarch Migration Festival 🦋

Celebrate the magic of monarchs at the 11th Annual Monarch Migration Festival! Join us on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM at…

Online Illinois Gardener Training

Online Illinois Gardener Training

Our online, self-guided Illinois Gardener training course is available to take from the comfort of your home at your own pace. This online course is currently…

Native Seed Share

 Native Seed Share - October 25, 2025 

Join us at Owsley Habitat for a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature and enhance your landscaping! The Native Seed Share is all about…

Kincaid Lake Fall Ecology Hike

Explore the Kincaid Lake Trail starting below the Crisenberry Dam on this out-and-back interpretive hike of around 5 miles, starting at 9:30am and ending at approximately 12:30pm on October 26.…