Events

Native Landscape Design Workshop

Transform your garden into a pollinator-friendly, sustainable haven with the Native Landscape Design Drawing Workshop! This program will guide participants in redesigning a defined garden area in…

Monroe County Outdoor Explorers

Join us for a guided evening walk and educational talk as we explore seasonal blooms and learn how to identify native wildflowers growing in our local landscapes.

This program is designed…

Compost! Feed the Soil That Feeds Us

Learn about the wonders of compost! Merleanne Rampale from SWALCO, a long-time gardener and composter herself, will share information on the various types of composting, share some fun facts on…

Garlic Mustard Pull

Friends of the Shawnee National Forest, Shawnee National Forest, and Illinois Extension are partnering up to host garlic mustard pulls on April 10 and April 17 at Trigg Tower. We will meet on these…

Nature Journaling: Intro to Nature Journaling

Facilitator: Sarah SmithDate: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Rain Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026Location: Forest Park Nature Center
5809 N Forest Park Dr., Peoria Heights…

Little Grand Canyon Spring Hike and Bird

Explore the Little Grand Canyon Trail loop on this interpretive hike with moderately difficult terrain and often slick rocks of around 3 miles. We’ll start at 9:30am and end at approximately 1:00pm…

Wee Naturalists-Winnebago County Office

Join the University of Illinois Extension for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they will learn about different environmental education topics through a…

The Edible Wild Path Seasonal Course

Illinois Extension Family and Consumer Sciences and Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy departments bring to you a seasonal beginner foraging course. Each session will have three parts:…

Watersheds and Stewardship Program and Master Naturalist Meeting

Join us for our April Master Naturalist meeting focused on watersheds and stewardship.

 During this meeting we will:Receive a brief overview of Emiquon and its role in the watershedLearn…

Wellness in Nature: Outdoor Yoga - Gentle Hatha

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,…