Events

4-H Superior Young Livestock Producer Contest Skillathon


4-H members, don't miss your chance to compete for one of nine $1,000 scholarships at the 4-H Superior Young Livestock Producer Contest Skillathon!

Head to the south show ring of the…

ABCs of School Nutrition

County: Stephenson
To uphold the highest standards in school nutrition, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA) requires all school nutrition professionals to complete annual training to meet USDA Professional…

DIY Bottle Terrarium

Youth Workshop
County: Lee, Carroll, Whiteside, Bureau, Ogle

Explore the magical, enclosed world of bottle terrariums--self-contained plant environments within glass. Join Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Bruce Black to explore terrariums, their…

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4-H Can Make a Difference Statewide Canned Food Drive

The 4-H Can Make a Difference Can/Non-Perishable Food drive is back again at the Illinois State Fair this year! 
 
We will be located inside the Orr Building this year collecting…

Inflation: How it Affects a Fixed-Income Budget

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2025
Learn strategies and resources to deal with inflation.

Have you visited the grocery store recently and noticed that an item you regularly purchase is more expensive than usual? According to the…

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Certified Food Protection Manager Course

County: Stephenson
The University of Illinois Extension will offer the Certified Food Protection Manager Course. This two-part class is an accredited American National Standards Institute (ANSI) course that meets the…

2025 State 4-H Shooting Sports Competitions: Air Rifle

Join us for the Illinois 4-H Air Rifle State Shoot!

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

Crop Rotation: Building Resilient Gardens

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Implement crop rotation techniques to strengthen gardens.  

Learn how crop rotation can improve a garden’s soil health, reduce pests and diseases, and even boost overall productivity. This…

Poverty Simulation Workshops | Sterling Township

County: Whiteside

Experience what it's like to live in poverty. Take part in this life-changing experience with University of Illinois Extension. 

During this event, you'll step into the shoes of a low-…

11th Annual Monarch Migration Festival

County: Knox

11th Annual Monarch Migration Festival 🦋

Celebrate the magic of monarchs at the 11th Annual Monarch Migration Festival! Join us on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM at…

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1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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