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SUMMARY:DeKalb County Earth Fest
DESCRIPTION:DeKalb County Earth Fest is a free\, family-friendly community festival celebrating local climate action. Hosted by DeCarbon DeKalb and co-presented by NIU Sustainability\, Earth Fest brings together neighbors\, local experts\, youth voices\, food\, art\, and practical solutions for a healthier\, more resilient DeKalb County. 11–12:15 PM: Welcome + Keynote | 12:15–1 PM: Expo\, food\, Science on the Sphere | 1–3 PM: Concurrent Sessions + Youth Activities \n\n\n\nKeynote: Post Landfill Action Network: A national leader connecting waste\, climate\, and justice\, PLAN will explore why waste is a climate issue — and what individuals and communities can do about it\, from everyday choices to collective action. \n\n\n\nHands-On Learning: Edible Campus: Learn how to get started with food gardening and hydroponics through NIU’s Edible Campus initiative\, bringing practical\, accessible growing techniques to campus and community. \n\n\n\nCommunity Spotlight: Sag Moraine Native Plant Community – Locally loved educators and creators focused on restoring life-supporting habitat one native plant at a time\, Sag Moraine is inspiring a grassroots movement toward healthier urban ecosystems across Northern Illinois. \n\n\n\nMeet the NIU Huskie Hail Hunter: See the real research truck used by NIU scientists to study extreme hailstorms. This modified Ford F-150 helps researchers collect data during severe weather events\, giving our region better insight into changing storm patterns and climate impacts. Interactive. Up close. Very cool. \n\n\n\nMeet Mission Pup: The beloved NIU huskie will be at the DeCarbon DeKalb selfie station 12:30-1:30! \n\n\n\nNIU STEAM: Bringing Sustainability to Life: Learn how to incorporate hands-on sustainability programming into your classroom\, organization\, nonprofit\, or business. NIU STEAM educators will share practical tools\, lesson ideas\, and real-world examples that make climate learning interactive\, accessible\, and action-oriented. If you work with youth\, community groups\, or teams\, this session is not to be missed. \n\n\n\nFree Trees\, Free Native Plants\, & an Introduction to MicroforestsMitigating the Rising Cost of Energy \n\n\n\nCity of DeKalb Citizens Environmental Commission STARR AwardsEnvironmental Art Installations \n\n\n\nCommunity Resource Expo with 50+ community orgs \n\n\n\nFood Trucks\, Cash Bar\, Free Parking & Live DJ \n\n\n\nhttps://www.decarbondekalb.com/earth-fest
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/dekalb-county-earth-fest/
LOCATION:Founder’s Memorial Library\, 217 Normal Rd.\, DeKalb\, Illinois\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeCarbon DeKalb & Beyond":MAILTO:hello@decarbondekalb.com
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SUMMARY:NatureFest 2026
DESCRIPTION:The annual NatureFest is hosted by Illinois Extension\, DeKalb County Forest Preserve\, DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District\, and the DeKalb County Health Department. It occurs at the only nature center in DeKalb County\, Genoa’s Natural Resource Education Center.\n \nThis family-friendly\, free event is perfect for families with elementary-aged children and up. There will be nature-themed hands-on learning activities. The event is outdoors\, so be sure to dress for the weather. Learning topics include turtles\, camouflage\, insects\, the river research\, and more. Check in at the registration table and pick up a passport and a map of the area.\n \nExplore Russell Woods Forest Preserve and the NREC from 10 AM to 1 PM. Families can take part in multiple hands-on learning activities. Come see T.J. the tortoise (the resident 75-pound African Sulcata tortoise)\, the other live animal displays\, and hike the trails.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/naturefest/
LOCATION:Russell Woods Forest Preserve\, 11750 IL-72\, Genoa\, 60135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension":MAILTO:mariantt@illinois.edu
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