2024 State Master Naturalist Conference

Sitting between two mighty rivers, the Illinois and Mississippi, west-central Illinois is a landscape shaped by water and home to wetlands, prairies, and woodlands.

Explore the land between…

What is the Midwest Climate Hub?

The Midwest Climate Hub provides agricultural producers with information to help them cope with climate change by linking research, education, and Extension partnerships. Laurie Nowatzke,…

4-H Shotgun State Shoot

Register July 15 - Sept 7!

Illinois 4-H State Shoots in rifle, pistol, archery, and shotgun are intended to provide an opportunity for teenage 4-H members to compete with those with like interests…

Prescribed Burn Workshop

Did you know that prescribed burns can promote healthy ecosystems? Join University of Illinois Extension at 6 p.m. on Monday, September 30 when Southern Illinois Prescribed Fire Coordinator with…

Ag Discovery Day

Local youth (ages 8-13) are invited to join us on Saturday, October 5 for a day filled with discovering all things agriculture. There will be stations and activities showcasing the newest…

Illinois 4-H Scholarship Webinar

Are you age 15-18 and do you plan to attend a trade school, community college, or University after high school?  

Then this webinar is for you!  In this webinar we will explore the…

4-H Alumni Awards Training

Register for the 4-H Alumni Awards Training 

📅 Date: Monday, October 7
⏰ Time: 7:00 p.m.

Learn more about the Illinois 4-H Alumni Award nomination process during this informative…

Current Funding Opportunities for Energy and the Environment

Learn what funding is available to help communities address pollution and invest in clean energy.  

A wide variety of funding is available for municipalities to install green infrastructure…

Discover the Benefits of Engaging with Nature

Give any landscape personality through design choices. 

In a culture increasingly dominated by technology and highly manipulated landscapes, connecting with nature can seem impossible. Explore…

Nearby Nature and Socializing: Everyday Tips to Boost Your Health and Well-Being

Discover how nature and socializing can improve your health and well-being.

Have you ever felt down or bored and weren’t sure how to “put yourself out of it?” Learn how nature and socializing can…