Events

Pumpkin Extravaganza

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…

Bug Bytes

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…

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

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

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…

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…

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…

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…