Events

Online and in your backyard, Illinois Extension staff provide programs to connect you with the natural world. Explore upcoming and annual events below. 

Invasive Species Symposium     Forestry Events     Master Naturalist Annual Conference

Spring and Fall Everyday Environment Webinars

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Plantable Paper Seed Lab

Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center
County: Johnson

Have you ever wanted to make plantable paper? Plantable paper, which can be made into a bookmark, ornament, or other keepsake, can then be planted in the ground to grow flowers. Join us for a…

A pair of hands making a heart on top of a pile of compost

Tips and Tricks for Successful Home Composting

Hosted by Wild Ones Lake-to-Prairie Chapter and the University of Illinois Extension Lake County
County: Lake
Ready to turn your kitchen scraps into garden gold? Join us for "Tips and Tricks for Successful Home Composting," an interactive workshop on making composting work for any home. Whether you have a…

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Green Connections: Mycelium

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…

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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…

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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…

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Green Connections: Cover Crops for the Home Garden

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…

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Master Naturalist Core Education Training

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
University of Illinois Extension's Naturalist Core Education Training is designed for adults of any age who love to learn about the natural world. The goal of the program is not to teach you…