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
Honey: More Than Just Sweet!
Join us for an evening exploring the sweet world of honey! Learn about how honey is made, discover different varieties, and explore its nutritional and traditional uses. Enjoy a honey tasting…
Boo at the Slough
Vultures, snapping turtles, and cottonmouths, oh my! Are you wanting to learn more about creatures of the swamp? Come out to the Henry N. Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands…
Virtual Stormwater Leadership Summit 2026
The second Illinois Extension Stormwater Leadership Summit brings together community leaders from across Northern Illinois to build tools and networks and explore shared solutions to address…
Bats & Snacks
Celebrate National Bat Week by discovering the hidden world of bats. Learn how these nighttime mammals contribute to healthy ecosystems through pollination and insect control, explore current bat…
Pumpkin Smash at LaSalle II Magnet School
Pumpkins are popular this time of year. Whether part of a decoration, pie, or popular coffee ingredient, pumpkins show everyone that it’s officially fall. But what…
Pumpkin Smash
Pumpkins are popular this time of year. Whether in a decoration, pie, or popular coffee ingredient, pumpkins show everyone it’s officially fall. But what happens when…
Pumpkin Smash at Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences
Pumpkins are popular this time of year. Whether part of a decoration, pie, or popular coffee ingredient, pumpkins show everyone that it’s officially fall. But what…
Pumpkin Smash at Lake Katherine Nature Center
Pumpkins are popular this time of year. Whether part of a decoration, pie, or popular coffee ingredient, pumpkins show everyone that it’s officially fall. But what…
Pumpkin Smash at Plant Chicago
Pumpkins are popular this time of year. Whether part of a decoration, pie, or popular coffee ingredient, pumpkins show everyone that it’s officially fall. But what…
Nature Journaling Through the Seasons at Humiston Woods
Explore the Deer Loop Trail at Humiston Woods as you learn to observe, question, and make meaningful connections with the natural world. Participants will practice documenting bird behavior using…