Events

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Wily and Wild Animal Invaders in Illinois

Everyday Environment Series

Across the U.S., including Illinois, many non-native wildlife species have found their way into new environments where they can be a threat. Explore the…

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The Evolution of Succession Planning: Strengths, Shortfalls, and Innovative Pathways Forward

Rural Business Transitions Webinar Series
Discover innovative pathways that advance the next stage of effective, adaptable succession planning.

Traditional succession planning is essential to business continuity and stability. This…

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Trash Blast - Grantsburg Swamp

County: Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Union, Alexander

Join us at Grantsburg Swamp April 3 for our monthly Trash Blast. Trash Blasts take place the first Friday of every month from March through June and September through October from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m…

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Archery Exhibition - AJMPU 4-H

County: Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Alexander, Union

Youth enrolled in 4-H shooting sports in Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union Counties are invited to compete at the countywide archery exhibition at Shawnee Worship Center in Vienna on…

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Succession Through Shared Ownership: Exploring ESOPs and Employee-Led Transitions

Rural Business Transitions Webinar Series
Examine how ESOPs and other shared-ownership models provide a clearer, more practical framework for succession planning.

This webinar provides a framework for understanding broad-based employee…

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2026 FCS Conference

County: Massac, Pulaski, Johnson, Union, Alexander

Unlock the magic! Join us at 8:00 a.m. at Shawnee Community College on April 9  for the Family and Consumer Sciences Conference. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in three…

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Garlic Mustard Pull

County: Johnson
Friends of the Shawnee National Forest, Shawnee National Forest, and Illinois Extension are partnering up to host garlic mustard pulls on April 10 and April 17 at Trigg Tower. We will meet on these…

Gardening on a Budget

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Learn how to start a container garden that nourishes your body and wallet.

Starting a container garden can benefit your budget and be a fruitful hobby that satisfies your taste buds. Learn about…

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Land Leasing Basics

Legal Training for Illinois Small Farms Webinar Series
Don't let a loose lease delay a farm's growth. 

Leasing farmland is so commonplace that landowners, farmers, and ranchers may only think about the lease itself once things go wrong. Prevent…

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4-H Decoupage Workshop

County: Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Union, Alexander

4-H members in Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union Counties are invited to participate in a fun, hands-on workshop at Vienna High School on April 16 at 6:00 p.m. Learn how to use the…

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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