The Night Shift: Moths of Illinois
Explore the fascinating world of Illinois’ moths and the essential roles they play in our ecosystems. This program highlights moth diversity, their often-overlooked importance as pollinators, and…
Conservation Tours
For the past 29 years, Angella Moorehouse has worked for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources as a field representative for the…
Insects Up Close: Collecting, Pinning, and Preservation
Insect collections play an important role in education, research, and conservation. We’ll cover ethical and effective ways to collect insects, which species are appropriate to collect, and how…
Bat Acoustic Walk
Nature Wellness Walk-Catherine Chevalier Woods
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…
Climate Stewards Informational Session
From extreme heat to flooding, Illinois communities are already living through the impacts of climate change. Be part of the solution by turning concern into…
Build a Bee Hotel
Kids are invited to explore the fascinating world of native bees and other insect pollinators during this fun, hands-on program. Participants will learn why pollinators matter and then get…
Mindfulness Hike at Spring Creek Preserve
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…
Reaping the Harvest: Collection, Processing, and Sowing of Native Seeds
Seeds are key for restoring our ecosystems and adding native plants to our yards. As diverse as our native plants are, they are equally diverse in how they disperse their seeds. We'll look at…
Conservation Tours
Prairie Land Conservancy is your local land trust in west central Illinois! Join them for a Mindfulness Walk at their Stony Hills Nature Preserve…