Herbal Garden Tea Party
Unlock the flavors and benefits of homegrown botanicals to elevate your tea experience. Karen Corrigan will present which herbs, flowers, and leaves make the perfect infusions and how to blend…
canceledWild World of Woolly Worms
Why did the woolly worm cross the road? Come explore the folklore around woolly worms predicting winter weather with a learning adventure and craft! This program is…
Native Seed Exchange
Share and discover native plant seeds at this community seed exchange at Nell's Woodland. Participants are encouraged to bring native seeds to share, but it is not required. A variety of locally…
Burn Plans, Fire Weather, and Firing Techniques: A Prescribed Burn Primer
Join us for a prescribed fire training at Dixon Springs Agricultural Center (Please note: 11/15 is the backup date in case weather conditions are more favorable for live fire). Co-led by…
Master Naturalist November Meeting
Join us for our November Master Naturalist…
Stargazing Party 2026
Hosted by the Illinois Grand Prairie Master Naturalists in collaboration with Humiston Woods.
Enjoy an evening under the stars…
Birdwatching Hike
"The Extraordinary Caterpillar"
Please join us for this special screening of The Extraordinary Caterpillar, a beautifully shot 60-minute documentary that reveals the vital—and often overlooked—role caterpillars play in our…
Cove Hollow Hike and Bird Outing
Join us on December 6 as we hike the Cove Hollow Trail on the west side of Cedar Lake southwest of Carbondale. We'll watch for wildlife and learn tree and plant identification skills along the way…
Green Connections: Holiday Celebration Brunch
Growing Gardens, Embracing Nature, Sustaining Conservation in Illinois: Green Connections
Green Connections is an educational and networking opportunity offered by University of Illinois…