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
VCMGs Present: CoCoRaHS
Join the Vermilion County Master Gardeners for a night of learning about a valuable local organization. CoCoRaHS is an acronym for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network. …
Green Connections: Cover Crops for the Home Garden
Growing Gardens, Embracing Nature, Sustaining Conservation in Illinois: Green Connections
Green Connections is an educational and networking opportunity offered by University of Illinois…
Monroe County Outdoor Explorers
Join us for a guided evening moderate hike to explore geology. This program is designed for youth and adults of all ages and includes light hiking.
What to BringA drinkAppropriate shoes and…
Bee Houses
Are bee houses a good choice for helping native bees? Brodie Dunn explores bee house biology and gives temporary recommendations based on recent University of Illinois research.
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Nature Trails Day
ECIMN Presents: From Seed to Prairie
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Rainscaping
Learn practical, research‑based methods to manage rainwater at home or in small public spaces through the Rainscaping Education…
The Night Shift: Moths of Illinois
Explore the fascinating world of Illinois’ moths and the essential roles they play in our ecosystems. This program highlights moth diversity, their often-overlooked importance as pollinators, and…
From Caps to Trails: A Fungi Day Out
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