Events

Tree Identification

Join us for a day of garden stewardship, education and fun as we partner with the US Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake Project Office to provide public pollinator garden stewardship…

Master Naturalist Book Club

Do you love to read? Do you love the natural world? If you answered yes to both of these questions then you will love the discussions our book club has every month. Please feel free to join us! …

Prairie Land Conservancy & McDonough County Health Department Wellness Hike

Prairie Land Conservancy & McDonough County Health Department Wellness Walk
Prairie Land Conservancy is your local land trust in west-central Illinois! This year, we are partnering with…

Wellness in Nature

 Step into nature and awaken your senses on a wellness walk at COMLARA Park on May 31 from 9-11am . This immersive experience invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and engage all five…

Rooted in Nature

Want to bring the beauty and benefits of native plants to your patio, balcony, or small garden space? Attend this workshop to learn all about incorporating native plants into your container…

Williams Woods and Prairie Tour

Twenty-three years ago, my family and I purchased fifty acres of overgrazed woods, some highly erodible farm ground, and an old pasture made impenetrable by the coverage of thorny shrubs. In the…

Master Naturalist Volunteer Program

University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam counties is excited to be offering a volunteer training starting Summer of 2025.  The training will cover numerous…

Brent Fowler Prairie Wagon Tour-July

My father, son, and I, along with my wife and brother-in-law, farm around 3500 acres of mostly corn and soybeans. I have a love for native plants and wildlife in general and specifically enjoy…

Owsley Prairie & Wetland Tour

Owsley Wild Land consists of 38 acres of diverse habitat managed to minimize invasive species. With several hundred different native plants,  something is blooming from early spring through…

Green Connections: Energy Efficient Landscapes

Green Connection events are continuing education programs for Extension Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists, and Conservation@Home members. They are also open to the general public. 

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