Events

Wee Nats

Birds
County: Winnebago

Join the University of Illinois Extension for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they will learn about different environmental education topics…

Feeling a Little "Ticky?"

County: Winnebago

Have you been thinking that those nasty little bugs are everywhere? It may be that ticks are increasing their numbers and different species are in your area. Help us to know if that is really true…

How to Kill Your Tree: A Guide of What Not to Do | Cherry Valley

County: Winnebago

Are you your tree's biggest pest? 

Boone County Master Gardener intern Tenley Erickson-Ranum will discuss the common mistakes homeowners make when planting and maintaining their most…

Ticks in Illinois

County: JoDaviess

Have you been thinking that those nasty little bugs are everywhere? It may be that ticks are increasing their numbers and different species are in your area. Help us to know if that is really true…

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Vermicomposting

Spring Break Gardening Series
County: JoDaviess

Join University of Illinois Extension Local Foods and Small Farms Educator Grant McCarty for a program on “Vermicomposting” as part of the Spring Break Gardening Series on Tuesday, April 15 at 1:…

Mind-Body Techniques: Strategies for Better Sleep

Community Seminar Series: Springtime Science 2025
Explore mind-body strategies for better rest and improved sleep quality.

Quality sleep is an essential component of physical and mental well-being. Mind-body practices can be utilized to promote…

Illinois Broadband Jobs Portal

Rural Development Series
Explore new career paths and job opportunities in the broadband sector.

University of Illinois Extension, in collaboration with the Illinois Office of Broadband and Heartland Forward, offers the…

Spring Centerpieces

Spring Break Gardening Series
County: JoDaviess

Join University of Illinois Extension Program Coordinator Nikki Keltner as she presents “Spring Centerpieces” as part of the Spring Break Gardening Series on Thursday, April 17 at 1:30 p.m. This…

Placing the Farm Bill’s Fate in a Rural Economic Perspective

Rural Development Series
Learn about rural development and the future of the Farm Bill.

In collaboration with Rural Partners, University of Illinois Extension offers the free webinar “Placing the Farm Bill's Fate in a…

Gardening with Wildlife | Belvidere

County: Boone

Do you enjoy gardening but worry about wildlife destroying it? 

Boone County Master Gardener interns Tenley Erickson-Ranum, and Brianne Ambrose will explore ways to enjoy wildlife…