Events

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…

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…

Eat and Educate - Cooking for 1 or 2

Get inspired and learn tips and tricks to prepare easy, healthy, and delicious dishes without waste or hassle. Learn simple recipes, smart shopping tips, and meal-planning strategies that make…

Youth Cooking School

Calling all young chefs ages 9–14! Join us for an exciting, hands-on culinary experience designed to build confidence and skills in the kitchen.

Participants will learn:

Youth Cooking School

Calling all young chefs ages 9–14! Join us for an exciting, hands-on culinary experience designed to build confidence and skills in the kitchen.

Participants will learn:

Eat and Educate - Hold that Thought

Have you ever gone into a room and couldn’t remember why you went in there? Have you ever misplaced your keys or cell phone? Have you ever forgotten what you were about to say? If you’ve answered…

Agriculture Drone Education Day

The use of drones in agriculture has steadily gained traction, particularly in the application of agricultural inputs such as…

Youth Cooking School

Calling all young chefs ages 9–14! Join us for an exciting, hands-on culinary experience designed to build confidence and skills in the kitchen.

Participants will learn:

Youth Cooking School

Calling all young chefs ages 9–14! Join us for an exciting, hands-on culinary experience designed to build confidence and skills in the kitchen.

Participants will learn:

Monroe County Outdoor Explorers

Join us for a guided evening walk as we explore trees in our local landscapes. This program is designed for youth and adults of all ages and includes light hiking.