Cook County Master Naturalist Training

Cook County Master Naturalist Training provides science-based educational opportunities that connect people with nature and help them become engaged environmental stewards. Master Naturalists earn…

Wee Nats

Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists), a fun interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Youth will learn about different environmental education topics through a story, activity, craft,…

Blooms on the Trails

This program, created in partnership with the ParkLands Foundation and the Illinois Extension Master Naturalists, has been designed to engage all ages in this nature adventure. While on the trails,…

Container Gardening with Native Plants

Join us for a day of garden stewardship, education and fun as we partner with the US Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake Project Office to provide public pollinator garden stewardship…

Master Naturalist Book Club

Do you love to read? Do you love the natural world? If you answered yes to both of these questions then you will love the discussions our book club has every month. Please feel free to join us! …

Spring Bird Walk

Spring is a great time to look for birds, especially colorful warblers passing through on their way to nesting grounds along with other birds we only see during migration. Join us on April 26 from 8:…

Actions to Reduce Water Pollution

You can help make a difference in water quality drop by drop. 

What’s in your water? How can your actions help reduce and prevent water pollution? Discover what the most common water…

Master Naturalist Book Club

Do you love to read? Do you love the natural world? If you answered yes to both of these questions then you will love the discussions our book club has every month. Please feel free to join us! …

Tree Identification

Join us for a day of garden stewardship, education and fun as we partner with the US Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake Project Office to provide public pollinator garden stewardship…