2025 Master Naturalist Course

Immerse yourself in the wonders of Illinois' natural world with our Illinois Master Naturalist course. Held on select Wednesday evenings and Saturdays from March 12 through May 21, this…

Follow the Drop: Illinois Water from Source to Tap

Do you know where your drinking water comes from? 

Illinois is a diverse state when it comes to water resources, and where your water comes from depends on how much is available, the quality…

2025 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 and voting for your favorites. Cast your votes during daily…

Illinois Extension Pollinator Website

Join us for a day of garden stewardship, education and fun as we partner with the US Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake Project Office to provide public pollinator garden stewardship…

Master Naturalist Book Club

Do you love to read? Do you love the natural world? If you answered yes to both of these questions then you will love the discussions our book club has every month. Please feel free to join us! …

Cook County Master Naturalist Training

Cook County Master Naturalist Training provides science-based educational opportunities that connect people with nature and help them become engaged environmental stewards. Master Naturalists earn…

Wee Nats

Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists), a fun interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Youth will learn about different environmental education topics through a story, activity, craft,…

Blooms on the Trails

This program, created in partnership with the ParkLands Foundation and the Illinois Extension Master Naturalists, has been designed to engage all ages in this nature adventure. While on the trails,…

Container Gardening with Native Plants

Join us for a day of garden stewardship, education and fun as we partner with the US Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake Project Office to provide public pollinator garden stewardship…

Master Naturalist Book Club

Do you love to read? Do you love the natural world? If you answered yes to both of these questions then you will love the discussions our book club has every month. Please feel free to join us! …