Events

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The Night Shift: Moths of Illinois

Putnam County Library - Condit Branch
County: Putnam

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…

A ladybug crawling on a dew covered grass stalk.

Conservation Tours

Angella Moorehouse-Short Fork Seep Tour
County: McDonough
Conservation easements protect high-quality natural areas.

For the past 29 years, Angella Moorehouse has worked for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources as a field representative for the…

insect collection

Insects Up Close: Collecting, Pinning, and Preservation

County: LaSalle

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 hanging upside down

Bat Acoustic Walk

Nell's Woodland
County: LaSalle
Join us for an immersive nocturnal hike where you'll use specialized acoustic detectors to listen for the inaudible calls of bats. Learn about about the 13 species of bats that call Illinois home,…
Forest with a path

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…

A group of people holding hands in a forest

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…

bee hotel made with can

Build a Bee Hotel

County: LaSalle

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…

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Mindfulness Hike at Spring Creek Preserve

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

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…

Milkweed seeds coming out of the pods

Reaping the Harvest: Collection, Processing, and Sowing of Native Seeds

Hosted by Wild Ones Lake-to-Prairie Chapter and the University of Illinois Extension Lake County
County: Lake

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…

An older woman standing in the woods with her head tilted back and her eyes closed enjoying the sun on her face.

Conservation Tours

Mindfulness walk with Prairie Land Conservancy
County: Hancock
Mindfulness walks provide multiple health benefits.

Prairie Land Conservancy is your local land trust in west central Illinois! Join them for a Mindfulness Walk at their Stony Hills Nature Preserve…