Events

Williams Woods and Prairie Tour

McDonough County Conservation Tours
County: McDonough

Twenty-three years ago, my family and I purchased fifty acres of overgrazed woods, some highly erodible farm ground, and an old pasture made impenetrable by the coverage of thorny shrubs. In the…

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Master Naturalist Volunteer Program

Summer Training 2025

University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam counties is excited to be offering a volunteer training starting Summer of 2025.  The training will cover numerous…

Introduction to Nature Journaling

County: Livingston

Discover how to slow down, look closely, and connect more deeply with the natural world through the practice of nature journaling. During this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to…

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Champaign Urbana Pollinator Quest

Celebrating National Pollinator Week
County: Champaign

Help support pollinator conservation while exploring the outdoors during the Champaign-Urbana Pollinator Quest, a weeklong community science survey taking place June 15-21 in celebration of…

Get to Know Native Bee Neighbors

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Get to know the native bees visiting backyards across Illinois. 

When was the last time you invited a wild animal over for a meal? It's probably more recent than expected. Native bees are wild…

Pollinator Power: Gardening in Containers and Beyond

Celebrate National Pollinator Week with the Master Gardeners!
County: McLean

Join us for an engaging and hands-on workshop focused on supporting pollinators through thoughtful gardening practices! We'll explore container gardening techniques specifically for pollinators,…

Wellness in Nature

County: Livingston

Experience the benefits of being in nature for your health! Join the Illinois Grand Prairie Master Naturalists, in collaboration with Prairie Lands Foundation, at Fugate Woods Nature Preserve on…

Brent Fowler Prairie Wagon Tour-July

McDonough County Conservation Tours
County: McDonough

My father, son, and I, along with my wife and brother-in-law, farm around 3500 acres of mostly corn and soybeans. I have a love for native plants and wildlife in general and specifically enjoy…

Owsley Prairie & Wetland Tour

McDonough County Conservation Tours
County: McDonough

Owsley Wild Land consists of 38 acres of diverse habitat managed to minimize invasive species. With several hundred different native plants,  something is blooming from early spring through…

Green Connections: Energy Efficient Landscapes

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Green Connection events are continuing education programs for Extension Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists, and Conservation@Home members. They are also open to the general public.