Events

A child's hands with a monarch butterfly

Insects and Invertebrates

at Avon Township
County: Lake

Join the University of Illinois Master Naturalists and get ready to explore the tiny but amazing world of insects and other invertebrates! Kids will discover cool characteristics and species…

Path of Green Trees

Cook County July Nature Wellness Walk

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 variety of herbs with cups of tea

Growing a Tea Garden

at the Waukegan Public Library
County: Lake

"But first, tea."

If you enjoy a nice cup of tea and have a flare for gardening, come learn what plants you can grow in our area to create or enhance your very own tea blends. We will focus…

ladies carrying yoga mats

Wellness in Nature: Outdoor Yoga - Gentle Hatha

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Breathe deeply, stretch gently, and reconnect with your body in this welcoming, gentle Hatha Yoga class designed especially for those who love spending time in the garden and in nature. This slow,…

people hiking

Mindfulness Hike at Farmdale Reservoir

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…

watercolor supplies

Nature Journaling: Watercolor in Nature

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Facilitator: Allie GoudyDate: Wednesday, July 29
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Rain Date: July 31, 2026Location: Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge, Lewistown

Skill LevelAll skill levels…

A child with a magnifying glass looking at a fern in the forest

Cranberry Lake Trail Nature Hike

County: Lake

Join us for a hands-on, adventure-filled nature hike along the Cranberry Lake Trail at the Avon Township Center!

Together with the University of Illinois Master Naturalists,  we'll…

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…

people hiking

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…

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: McDonough
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…