Events

Spring Bird Walk

Spring is a great time to look for birds, especially colorful warblers passing through on their way to nesting grounds along with other birds we only see during migration. Join us on April 26 from 8:…

Spring Bird Walk

Spring is the perfect season for birdwatching, especially as vibrant warblers and other migratory birds pass through on their journey to nesting grounds. Join us on May 3 from 8:00 to 9:30…

Golden Garden Days: Southern Celebration

Grow your gardening knowledge and skills as we celebrate 50 years of Master Gardener impact through hands-on workshops, tours, and expert advice! 

 

Join Master Gardeners as we…

Actions to Reduce Water Pollution

You can help make a difference in water quality drop by drop. 

What’s in your water? How can your actions help reduce and prevent water pollution? Discover what the most common water…

Spring Forage Walk with Dr. Jason Robinson | Kankakee County

Join the University of Illinois Extension & Dr. Jason Robinson as we learn about wild plants that are edible!

Imagine a trail of edible plants! The University of Illinois Extension is proud to…

Digging into Invasives

Join us for an eye-opening community learning event about invasive plants in Illinois. Discover how species like autumn olive, honeysuckle, giant ragweed, and garlic mustard impact our local…

Willowhaven Bird Walk | Kankakee County

Join us as we walk in nature and learn about spring and summer birds!

Join birding expert Molly of the Kankakee Audubon Society, for a walk as we see spring and early summer birds.  Brought to…

Rachel Carson Birthday Celebration | Kankakee County

Join Illinois Extension for a family celebration of conservationist and marine biologist Rachel Carson!

Considered a pioneer in conservation, Carson is widely credited with sparking the modern…

Tree Identification

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…

Illinois Invasive Species Symposium

Invasive insects, plants, and animals are a serious and expensive threat to Illinois waterways, natural areas, and farm fields. These non-native species spread quickly, and once they take hold are…