Workshops

May 2026

Rain Garden Design Workshop with Illinois River Watershed Partnership

Saturday, May 9, 2026 11:00 AM 2:00 PM

Participants will receive expert guidance on rain garden design and care, sketch out ideas for their own home gardens, and help plant the newest rain garden on the mountain. In honor of Mother’s Day, this event is designed for the whole family with activities planned for kids and parents! While the adults learn, children will be taken on a nature walk around the mountain designed to spark curiosity and care for the watershed. Moms and caregivers will take home a native plant of their own – a small reminder that stewardship begins by putting down roots, one act of care at a time. Click the following link to register Rain Garden Design Workshop — Illinois River Watershed Partnership

This is a free workshop!

This workshop is an eligible Elective Workshop for the Conservation Training Program’s Conservation Associate and Conservation Technician.
- To learn more about the Conservation Training Program click the link below
  - Conservation Training Program – Watershed Conservation Resource Center

June 2026

Invasive Plants Removal & Native Plants Workshop with Watershed Conservation Resource Center

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 8:45am-4pm

Workshop Overview: Identify Invasive & Native Vegetation | Hands on Training for Invasive Control & Removal Methods | Management Plans for Riparian Protection. Learn to control invasive plants!

Click the following link to register https://forms.gle/DzkCAGr25GeqB8Zb9