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
Oaktober Open House
Give your trees some love this ‘Oaktober’ with Openlands & Lake County Extension! Join our open house in Grayslake this October for free mulch, planting demonstrations, insights from Master…
Sibley Burr Oak Grove Work Day 2026
Community members are invited to join the East Central Illinois Master Naturalists for a fall workday at Sibley Burr Oak Grove Nature Preserve on Saturday, Oct. 10.
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Climate Stewards Training
From extreme heat to flooding, Illinois communities are already living through the…
Climate Stewards Training
From extreme heat to flooding, Illinois communities are already living through the…
Climate Stewards Training
From extreme heat to flooding, Illinois communities are already living through the…
Fishing Derby at 4-H Memorial Camp
Fishing, Fish Cleaning, Prizes and Campfire with hotdogs and smores.
Participants are welcome to bring their own fishing gear. No experience or fishing license necessary. The fishing should…
Creatures of the Night 2026
Misunderstood Creatures
Join Lake County Extension Educators and Master Naturalists on October 20, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. As spooky season approaches, we want to talk about a few animals that get a bad rap for being scarier…
Edible Mushroom Grow Kit Workshop
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…