Events

Mindfulness Hike at Big Creek 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 connection…

Invasive Species, Native Landscaping & You

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…

Climate Stewards Training Program

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…

Climate Stewards Training

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…

Climate Stewards Training

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…

Climate Stewards Training

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…

Climate Stewards Training

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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Birdwatching Hike

Enjoy a guided hike through the scenic wetlands led by Illinois Extension’s Master Naturalist volunteers.  The 3,000 acre Refuge is home to more than 730 native plant species and 270 bird…

Creatures of the Night 2026

Experience the thrill of nature after dark at Fugate Woods Nature Preserve! Join the University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists, in collaboration with the Prairie Lands Foundation on…

Nature Walks at Illini State Park

Join us once a month through October for guided Nature Walks at Illini State Park. Led by a University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalist volunteer, each walk will explore a different…