Events

Uncovering the Winter Secrets of Whip-poor-wills 

Everyday Environment Series 

Often heard and rarely seen, the eastern whip-poor-will and its namesake nighttime call is an iconic Midwestern woodland bird. But like many other insect-…

Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP)

Online sessions
Ready to take control of your health and manage your diabetes with confidence? Join us for the FREE virtual Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) — a six-week, evidence-based series developed by…

October 4-H Volunteer Shooting Sports Certification

4-H Volunteer Shooting Sports Certification – Fall Date Added

Illinois 4-H is offering an additional fall session of the Volunteer Shooting Sports Certification for adults interested in leading…

Fall Community Tree Planting Workshop | Urbana

Community Tree Care Series
Learn the skills needed to keep trees healthy and thriving in communities. 

Communities with healthy, viable trees are more likely to have improved air quality, reduced stress, and added…

Gardening in the Air! Virtual Gardening Symposium

Join us for our annual fall online event: Gardening in the Air!, a free virtual gardening symposium featuring horticulture experts from University of Illinois Extension and Iowa State University…

Reclaiming Runaway Landscapes

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Take back control from an overgrown, chaotic landscape. 

Have a garden that’s gone wild? Explore practical methods for taking back an overgrown, chaotic landscape and guidance on where to…

Deadly Plants | Belvidere

County: Boone
We rely on plants for oxygen, food, and beauty—but not all greenery is innocent. Some plants bite back! Join Boone County Master Gardener/Master Naturalist Bobbi for a fascinating journey into…

Rainscaping Program | Sycamore

County: DeKalb

Ready to turn your landscape into a stormwater solution?

Join us for the Rainscaping Education Program, a two-day workshop designed to help you manage stormwater runoff and protect local…

Protein: More Than Muscles, Unlocking Its Role in Everyday Health

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2025
Explore how protein fuels health and strength at every age. 

Protein does more than build muscle — it promotes fullness, supports immune health, and prevents age-related muscle loss across all…

Creating with Willow Branches

County: JoDaviess

 "Creating with Willow Branches" will take place on Thursday, October 23 at 1:30 p.m. led by Laurie Gothard-Zueger, Jo Daviess County Master Gardener. Laurie will talk about how she harvests…

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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