Events

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Fossils of the Illinois Valley

Lacon Public Library
County: Marshall

This engaging session will introduce participants to the remarkable fossils found throughout the region, with a special focus on the world-famous Mazon Creek fossil beds. Known for their…

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IDNR Illinois ENTICE program

Master Naturalist CE Webinar

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources' ENTICE program provides training on ready-to-go nature programs that Master Naturalists, teachers, and other outreach professionals can deliver on a…

Two monarch butterflies on top of a flower and the Illinois Master Naturalist logo along with the text "B in Nature: Bugs, Beavers, Butterflies, & Beyond"

B in Nature

Bugs, Beavers, Butterflies, & Beyond
County: McLean

Join University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists at the ParkLands Foundation's Lexington Preserve in Lexington, IL to learn about everything from beavers to butterflies, dragonflies to…

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Birdwatching Hike

Dixon Waterfowl Refuge
County: Putnam
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…

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Tips and Tricks for Successful Home Composting

Hosted by Wild Ones Lake-to-Prairie Chapter and the University of Illinois Extension Lake County
County: Lake
Ready to turn your kitchen scraps into garden gold? Join us for "Tips and Tricks for Successful Home Composting," an interactive workshop on making composting work for any home. Whether you have a…

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Green Connections: Mycelium

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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Native Plant ID Hike

Dayton Bluffs Preserve
County: LaSalle

Take a walk through the prairie with Master Naturalists and learn to identify native prairie plants along the way. This guided hike at Dayton Bluffs Preserve is a great opportunity to build plant…

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Gardening in Comfort

with the Lake County Master Gardeners
County: Lake

Join us for this in-person event at the University of Illinois Extension Lake County Office!
Gardening in Comfort involves using adaptive tools, equipment, and techniques to best fit the needs…

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Mindfulness Hike at Emiquon Nature Preserve

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…

A child's hands with a monarch butterfly

Insects and Invertebrates

at Avon Township
County: Lake

Join the University of Illinois Master Naturalists and get ready to explore the tiny but amazing world of insects and other invertebrates! Kids will discover cool characteristics and species…