Events

Horticulture Power Hour

Pruning: The Kindest Cut

Horticulture Power Hour
County: Grundy
You know you should be pruning… but when and how?

Late winter is a great time to do most pruning, but what should you be pruning and what should you wait on? Join Nancy Kuhajda, horticulture…

A person using cutters to prune a small tree branch in winter time

Pruning Young Shade Trees

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Proper pruning is critical to young trees.

Young shade trees face a variety of challenges in the landscape, resulting in surprisingly low survival rates for many of these plants. While planting…

Horticulture Power Hour

Pruning: The Kindest Cut

Horticulture Power Hour
County: Will
You know you should be pruning… but when and how?

Late winter is a great time to do most pruning, but what should you be pruning and what should you wait on? Join Nancy Kuhajda, horticulture…

A pair of robins in a tree

Birds in the Garden: Creating and Enjoying a Bird Oasis

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

Discover the joy of transforming your outdoor space into a thriving haven for birds and pollinators. In this inspiring and visually rich presentation, certified professional gardener and garden…

2026 Gateway Green Conference

County: Madison
Support a thriving, sustainable environment. 

Natural resource professionals play a key role in protecting our communities’ environmental assets. With ongoing research and changing conditions…

pretty pink flowers with antique looking background

Green Connections: Seeds of a Nation

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Growing Gardens, Embracing Nature, Sustaining Conservation in Illinois: Green Connections

Green Connections is an educational and networking opportunity offered by University of Illinois…

Seed Expo flyer with vegetables

2026 Extension Master Gardener Seed Expo

County: Lake
You’re Invited to the 2026 Seed Expo!Grow. Learn. Connect.

Join us for a vibrant celebration of gardening, community, and the joy of growing something new. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or…

bluebird nest box

Birdhouse Workshop

Nell's Woodland
County: LaSalle

Kids can get creative and learn about nature in this hands-on workshop! Participants will build a bluebird nest box with guidance from a Master Naturalist volunteer and discover fun facts about…

An oak forest with Tri-State Forest Stewardship logo in front

2026 Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference

Expert Insights and Resources for Forest Landowners
Sponsored by Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin Extension Services 

The 2026 Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference will be March 7 at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa from 9am to 4:30pm.…

Community members working in a garden that is just starting to sprout

Community and School Gardens Course Offering

McHenry County
County: McHenry
The University of Illinois Extension will host an introduction to Community and School Gardens with additional resources to use to apply for grants. 

This introduction session to the…