Events

Back to Basics: Seed Saving

Back to Basics is a six-session series focused on the basics of homesteading through conservation and agriculture practices that can be completed at home.

Environmental Recycle Day: May 27…

Energy Grid Resiliency 101

Why does the electric grid matter, and what challenges is it facing today?  

Explore how the power grid works in Illinois, why resilience is essential…

Online Master Gardener Training 2025

From farms and small-town to suburbs and the inner city, more than 2,600 volunteers statewide put their mission of “helping others learn to grow” into practice by providing gardening education and…

Food Safety in Fresh Produce — Wash and Pack Areas Webinar

Discover practical strategies to improve food safety in fresh produce wash and pack areas.

Discover practical strategies to improve food safety in fresh produce wash and pack areas during this…

Where to Start: Declutter Your Home and Finances

Discover simple steps to organize your space and financial documents.

Do you feel overwhelmed trying to organize your stuff? Do you have a filing cabinet spilling over with financial paperwork?…

Master Gardener Training 2025 Session 1

From farms and small-town to suburbs and the inner city, more than 2,600 volunteers statewide put their mission of “helping others learn to grow” into practice by providing gardening education and…

Wellness in Nature

Discover how a few mindful moments outdoors can boost your mental and physical well-being.

Spending time in nature can benefit mental and physical well-being. From creating a sensory experience…

Online Illinois Gardener Training

Online Illinois Gardener Training

Our online, self-guided Illinois Gardener training course is available to take from the comfort of your home at your own pace. This online course is currently…

Building a Resilient Illinois Energy Grid

What will it take to build a resilient electric grid in Illinois?

Discover state-specific energy grid goals, including clean energy targets, transmission system…

Building a Resilient Illinois Energy Grid

What will it take to build a resilient electric grid in Illinois?

Discover state-specific energy grid goals, including clean energy targets, transmission system…