Events

Winter-Sowing Workshop - Conservation@Home

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Winter is the perfect time to start native plants from seed. Join us to learn the winter sowing method, a simple technique that uses natural freeze–thaw cycles to break seed dormancy. In this…

Changing Climate and Historic Pests

Community Tree Care Series Webinars
Properly caring for trees fosters healthy and resilient communities.

Tree care isn't always led just by certified arborists, so Illinois Extension is ensuring that everyone has access to research-…

Creating Simply Lovely Nature Art

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Willow, be my valentine?

Learn how to create a nature-inspired living heart craft with freshly cut willow. Learn how to add a touch of rustic romance to bouquets that showcase flowers in the…

Wild Neighbors: Beavers—Nature's Engineers

County: Ogle
Beavers bring many emotions. A child watching a beaver eat at the zoo is completely mesmerized. A naturalist studying their engineering ability is in awe. The landowner who just lost a giant tree,…

Conservation@Home Evaluator Training

Online for Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell Counties
County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Master Volunteers who are looking to certify as an evaluator can join us for continuing education.

Master Volunteers can help their community become part of a conservation movement! Join our…

Master Naturalist Meeting

Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit
County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

We are tracking attendance at the meetings to turn in to the state. If you plan on attending, please register at go.illinois.edu/mnfeb26. 

This will be our first meeting together, it…

After Planting and Tree Responses

Community Tree Care Series Webinars
Properly caring for trees fosters healthy and resilient communities.

Tree care isn't always led just by certified arborists, so Illinois Extension is ensuring that everyone has access to research-…

East Central Illinois FrogWatch Training 2026

Frog Call Monitoring Program
County: Champaign
The Champaign County Forest Preserves has partnered with the Illinois Extension Unit 13 Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy program to bring the FrogWatch USA Frog Call Monitoring Program to…

Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Learn the art and science of fruit tree pruning with Kurt Christ of Christ Orchard in this hands-on workshop designed for gardeners of all experience levels. Participants will learn why, when, and…

University of Illinois Extension Agronomy Update

McHenry County
County: McHenry

Program Highlights

9:00 a.m. – Welcome and Introductions

9:05 a.m. – 2025 Fungal Disease Update
Presenter: Steve Brand, Extension Agriculture Specialist
Brand will review the…