Events

Don't Go It Alone: Improving Your Social Connections

Thinking, Learning, Caring Webinar Series 2024
Break the chains of isolation and strengthen social connections

Research indicates that social isolation and loneliness significantly affect the quality of life, particularly for older adults.…

Fungus Among Us: An Insight to Fungi in Illinois Ecosystems

Everyday Environment Webinar Series
There's more to mushrooms than meets the eye. 

Fungi are more than a pathogen eating your trees or the mushroom in your meals. Not a plant or an animal, fungi are dynamic organisms that help…

4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer Certification Training

Mark your calendars for our Shooting Sports Leader training sessions!

You don't have to be an expert marksperson to be an expert leader!

Disciplines offered will include : Rifle; Pistol;…

Mother's Day Flower Walk | DeKalb County

County: DeKalb

“Visitors often ask us to come outside and help them identify one of the many beautiful spring wildflowers in the forest preserve,” says Peggy Anesi, University of Illinois Extension Educator. “…

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Certified Food Protection Management Course

May 13 & May 16, 2024
County: Winnebago

The University of Illinois Extension will offer the Certified Food Protection Manager Course, formally known as the Food Service Sanitation Manager Course (FSSMC). This two-part class is an…

Exploring Natural Lawn Care

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Learn a more natural approach to lawn care.

With billions of gallons of water used on lawns every year, more residents are researching natural approaches to lawn care. Learn what goes into taking…

Exploring Natural Lawn Care

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Learn a more natural approach to lawn care.

With billions of gallons of water used on lawns every year, more residents are researching natural approaches to lawn care. Learn what goes into taking…

Pressure Canner Dial Testing Clinic

May 2024 - Stephenson
County: Stephenson

Before using your pressure canner, have your dial gauge tested for accuracy. Testing will ensure your pressure canner reaches the appropriate pressure needed to process low-acid foods, such as…

Water Bath and Pressure Canning Basics

Yes, You CAN!
County: Stephenson

It seems as though home food preservation continues to be a growing trend. Home food preservation continues to be extremely popular, whether it is due to the increase in food costs, the desire to…

Estate Planning 101: Know the Basics

Lessons for Living Series 2024
Get an estate planning checklist and much more.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed when you heard "estate planning"? In this session, we hope you become less fearful of estate planning, learn some…