Events

Fall Migration Birding Walk

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day by joining Illinois Extension for a guided Fall Migration Birding Walk at Lake Kakusha in Mendota. Fall migration is an exciting time for birdwatchers, with more…

Sibley Burr Oak Grove Work Day 2026

Community members are invited to join the East Central Illinois Master Naturalists for a fall workday at Sibley Burr Oak Grove Nature Preserve on Saturday, Oct. 10.

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Nature Journaling: Nature in Words

Facilitator: Laura BlackabyDate: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: Spring Creek Preserve
Off Highway 116, East Peoria, IL
Porta potty available near parking lot…

Nature Wellness Walk-October

Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest bathing guides during these slow and…

Pumpkin Extravaganza

Join us for the sixth annual Pumpkin Extravaganza, a free, family-friendly event celebrating all things pumpkin! Hosted by the University of Illinois Extension, this outdoor gathering invites…

Bug Bytes

Bitten by the curiosity bug?? Join Extension Educators and Master Naturalists to discover amazing facts about our smallest neighbors, the “superhero” bugs in our backyards and around the world. Look…

Invasive Species, Native Landscaping & You

The University of Illinois Extension Lake County Master Gardeners, SWALCO, and the Lake County Forest Preserve District present the 2026 Garden Learning Series 
What are the top 13 invasive…

Climate Stewards Training

Climate change is a global issue with community-level solutions. You can make a difference as a Climate Steward!

From extreme heat to flooding, Illinois communities are already living through the…

Climate Stewards Training

Climate change is a global issue with community-level solutions. You can make a difference as a Climate Steward!

From extreme heat to flooding, Illinois communities are already living through the…

Climate Stewards Training

Climate change is a global issue with community-level solutions. You can make a difference as a Climate Steward!

From extreme heat to flooding, Illinois communities are already living…