Events

4-H World Explorers Club | Rochelle

Pack your (imaginary) bags — we’re going GLOBAL! The 4‑H World Explorers SPIN Club is kicking off its first meeting on Thursday, Sept 17, from 5:30–6:30 PM at the Flagg‑Rochelle Public Library (…

October 4-H Volunteer Shooting Sports Certification

4-H Volunteer Shooting Sports Certification 

Illinois 4-H is offering an additional fall session of the Volunteer Shooting Sports Certification for adults interested in leading local 4-H…

Gardening in the Air Virtual Symposium

Find inspiration to repot that plant or kickstart a dream gardening project.

Gardeners manage a range of factors and elements to help plants grow. Extension helps bring all the pieces together in a…

Bats! | Belvidere

They spend all day hanging around like they’re on permanent vacation, then clock in at dusk to eat mosquitoes like it’s an all‑you‑can‑eat buffet. They’re basically fuzzy sky puppies with…

Deadly Plants | Cherry Valley

Did you know some plants are toxic? Would you know how to spot them? Come out to this free informational program led by certified Boone County Master Gardeners. Registration is required by…

Solar and Farmland: Navigating Local Land Use, Conservation, and Farm Economics

As solar energy development continues to grow across Illinois, agrivoltaics is being explored as a way to balance renewable energy production, diversify income…

Mindfulness and Music in Early Childhood: Supporting Attention and Emotional Regulation

See how music and mindfulness can help children manage their emotions and stay focused.

Early childhood is a critical period for developing attention, emotional regulation, and coping skills. This…

Virtual Stormwater Leadership Summit 2026

The second Illinois Extension Stormwater Leadership Summit brings together community leaders from across Northern Illinois to build tools and networks and explore shared solutions to address…

IL 4-H Building Brick Build Challenge - November

Our free monthly building brick challenge series is back for the 26-27 year! Each month, from October to December,  youth can create their own original builds following the month’s theme and…

Beyond the Stigma: Conversations and Care in the Opioid Crisis

Discover practical ways to address opioid-related stigma.

Opioid use disorder affects communities across Illinois and beyond. This session explores how stigma shapes conversations about substance…