Events
2026 Gateway Green Conference
Natural resource professionals play a key role in protecting our communities’ environmental assets. With ongoing research and changing conditions…
Green Connections: Seeds of a Nation
Growing Gardens, Embracing Nature, Sustaining Conservation in Illinois: Green Connections
Green Connections is an educational and networking opportunity offered by University of Illinois…
2026 Extension Master Gardener Seed Expo
Join us for a vibrant celebration of gardening, community, and the joy of growing something new. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or…
Birdhouse Workshop
Kids can get creative and learn about nature in this hands-on workshop! Participants will build a bluebird nest box with guidance from a Master Naturalist volunteer and discover fun facts about…
2026 Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference
The 2026 Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference will be March 7 at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa from 9am to 4:30pm.…
Community and School Gardens Course Offering
This introduction session to the…
Soft Landings at The Dunn Museum
Soft Landings are landscaped areas beneath native trees designed to support beneficial insects throughout their life cycles. Join us at the Dunn Museum in Libertyville to learn how to create a…
Gardening with Native Plants | Belvidere
Birdhouse Workshop
Kids can get creative and learn about nature in this hands-on workshop! Participants will build a bluebird nest box with guidance from a Master Naturalist volunteer and discover fun facts about…
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2026 Rain Garden Rumble
It's a native plant playoff!Get to know 28 of the native plants found in the Red Oak Rain Garden by building a bracket, submitting it, and voting for…