Events

Gardener's Pathway & Artisan Market

Come to this annual gardening workshop!
County: DeKalb
Hosted by the DeKalb County Master Gardeners

Grow your skills, spark your creativity, and connect with fellow plant lovers at this year’s Gardening Workshop and Artisan Market—a full day designed…

Day of Dabbling

County: Ogle

Ogle County 4‑H is welcoming families to an exciting, hands‑on morning of discovery at Day of Dabbling, a youth learning event packed with creativity, curiosity, and fun.

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2026 Crop Management Conference | Online

Dig deeper into what is impacting Illinois crop production.

Make the most informed decisions for a farm by getting the latest research updates from crop science experts at University of Illinois…

Pruning Young Shade Trees

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Proper pruning is critical to young trees.

Young shade trees face a variety of challenges in the landscape, resulting in surprisingly low survival rates for many of these plants. While planting…

2026 Gateway Green Conference

County: Madison
Support a thriving, sustainable environment. 

Natural resource professionals play a key role in protecting our communities’ environmental assets. With ongoing research and changing conditions…

Introduction to Hydroponics | Oregon

County: Ogle

Hosted by University of Illinois Extension & Rock River Center, Inc.

Curious about growing plants without soil? Ready to explore a modern, efficient way to garden? Join us for an…

Gardening for Pollinators | Belvidere

Boone County Master Gardeners
County: Boone
Join us for Gardening for Pollinators, a vibrant program that shows how to create welcoming habitats for bees, butterflies, and other essential creatures that keep our ecosystems thriving. You’…

State 4-H Meat Judging & Identification Contest

Registration is open!

Mark your calendars for Friday, March 6, 2026 for the 2026 Illinois State 4-H Meat Judging & Identification Contest!

University of Illinois Meat Science Lab10:00 a.m.…

2026 Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference

Expert Insights and Resources for Forest Landowners
Sponsored by Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin Extension Services 

The 2026 Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference will be March 7 at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa from 9am to 4:30pm.…

State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl

Save the date!

The 2026 Dairy Quiz Bowl will be held March 7, 2026 - more info to come!

Get ready to compete in an academic-like quiz bowl while demonstrating your knowledge of the dairy…

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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