Events

Changing Climate and Historic Pests

Properly caring for trees fosters healthy and resilient communities.

Tree care isn't always led just by certified arborists, so Illinois Extension is ensuring that everyone has access to research-…

After Planting and Tree Responses

Properly caring for trees fosters healthy and resilient communities.

Tree care isn't always led just by certified arborists, so Illinois Extension is ensuring that everyone has access to research-…

2026 Gateway Green Conference

Support a thriving, sustainable environment. 

Natural resource professionals play a key role in protecting our communities’ environmental assets. With ongoing research and changing conditions…

Gardeners' BIG Day 2026

Gardeners, naturalists, and anyone interested in conservation are invited to Gardeners’ BIG Day. Sessions are appropriate for attendees of all skill levels! The day includes three educational…

Gardenfest - ready, set, grow

Explore the latest gardening trends, techniques, and tools during this daylong series of seminars for gardeners of every skill level.

Held annually, Gardenfest is sponsored by McHenry County…

Green Connections: Jake Wolf Memorial Fish Hatchery Tour

Growing Gardens, Embracing Nature, Sustaining Conservation in Illinois: Green Connections

Green Connections is an educational and networking opportunity offered by University of Illinois…

Green Connections: Mycelium

Growing Gardens, Embracing Nature, Sustaining Conservation in Illinois: Green Connections

Green Connections is an educational and networking opportunity offered by University of Illinois…

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…