Events

Economics of Adopting Weeding Robots

I-FARM University Learning Series
Examine the economic aspects of adopting weeding robots on farms. 

The third series session will cover how robot prices, corn prices, the robot weeding efficacy, and a farmer’s planning…

Actions for Illinois Residents to Combat Climate Change

Everyday Environment Webinar Series
It’s easy to get overwhelmed thinking about the impacts of climate change. 

While there are many strategies to reduce risk and adapt at global and regional scales, individuals can also take…

Salsa Gardening Workshop

County: Clinton, Marion, Washington, Jefferson
Nutrition and Wellness Educator with Illinois Extension, Mary Liz Wright, will join us for a Salsa Making Workshop at 10 a.m. on October 12 at Calumet Street Christian Church in Centralia. 

Pollinator Palooza

County: Clinton

Pollinator Palooza is a pollinator celebration for all ages. Enjoy games, prizes, crafts and more. 

Educational sessions:
10:30 a.m. Learn all about pollinators in Pollinator 101

Resources for Farmers in Crisis

Cultivating Caution: A Monthly Guide to Farm Safety and Health Webinar Series
Know where to turn for crisis resources before it happens.

When injury, illness, or natural disasters strike, farmers and ranchers need help to continue operating. This program highlights two key…

When Silence Grows Louder: Aging and Its Impact on Hearing

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2024
Learn about age-related hearing loss and what to do about it.

What do we know about age-related hearing loss? Older adults often experience ear and hearing-related issues such as ringing in the…

Gardening in the Air Virtual Symposium

Learn new skills to help make dream gardening projects a reality. 

To be successful, a gardener needs to manage a range of factors and elements that make up the art of gardening. Extension…

Hort. for the Holidays, Pumpkin Decorating with Succulents

County: Washington
Holidays are a great time to get creative with horticulture projects. Try out some fun holiday horticulture with us. 
 *Oct 22 Pumpkin decorating with succulents Kaskaskia College…

School-Based Agriculture for Nature-Based Solutions

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2024
Discover how school food forests help cultivate wellness and climate solutions.

Explore the transformative potential of school food forests as climate change interventions. This session will delve…

Hort. for the Holidays, Pumpkin Decorating with Succulents

County: Marion
Holidays are a great time to get creative with horticulture projects. Try out some fun holiday horticulture with us. 
 *Oct 22 Pumpkin decorating with succulents Kaskaskia College…