Events

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Green Connections: Cover Crops for the Home Garden

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Growing Gardens, Embracing Nature, Sustaining Conservation in Illinois: Green Connections

Green Connections is an educational and networking opportunity offered by University of Illinois…

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VCMGs Present: CoCoRaHS

Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network
County: Vermilion

Join the Vermilion County Master Gardeners for a night of learning about a valuable local organization. CoCoRaHS is an acronym for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network. …

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Mindfulness Hike at Tawny Oaks Singing Woods

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

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…

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Wellness in Nature: Outdoor Yoga - Chair

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Stay strong, supple, and steady, no getting up and down from the floor required! This gentle Chair Yoga class offers all the benefits of a traditional yoga practice while using the support of a chair…
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Compost Confidential

What am I Doing Wrong?
County: Lake
Join us for a Composting Open House at the Lake County Extension Office on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Whether you are struggling with a traditional backyard setup or want to explore advanced…
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Bee Houses

Master Naturalist CE Webinar

Are bee houses a good choice for helping native bees? Brodie Dunn explores bee house biology and gives temporary recommendations based on recent University of Illinois research.

Presenter:…

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Fall Nature Wellness Walk-Sand Ridge Nature Center

Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest bathing guides during these slow and…

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Bat Acoustic Walk

Dixon Waterfowl Refuge
County: Putnam
Join us for an immersive nocturnal hike where you'll use specialized acoustic detectors to listen for the inaudible calls of bats. Learn about about the 13 species of bats that call Illinois home,…

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Rainscaping

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County: McDonough
Rainscaping Education Program: Build and Care for Rain Gardens

Learn practical, research‑based methods to manage rainwater at home or in small public spaces through the Rainscaping Education…

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From Caps to Trails: A Fungi Day Out

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Curious about mushrooms? You are invited to join us at Tawny Oaks Visitor Center for a presentation with Kelli Parke, Program Coordinator at the Forest Park Nature Center of the Peoria Park District…