Events

camera taking picture of nature

Nature Photography for Beginners

County: LaSalle

This hands‑on workshop is designed to help you take clearer, more compelling outdoor photos. We’ll explore essential skills such as working with natural light, framing and composition, and…

Pressure canner with canned soup

Canning with Confidence, Food Preservation - Wyanet

County: Bureau

Are you ready for SUMMER? Canning season is just around the corner.
Join Susan Glassman, MS Ed, CHES, Food and Nutrition Educator, for Canning with Confidence, an informative and engaging…

Pressure canner with canned soup

Canning with Confidence, Food Preservation - Lacon

County: Marshall

Are you ready for SUMMER? Canning season is just around the corner.
Join Susan Glassman, MS Ed, CHES, Food and Nutrition Educator, for Canning with Confidence, an informative and engaging…

raised bed garden

Garden Planning Workshop

LaSalle Public Library
County: LaSalle

Join us for an interactive workshop where youʼll learn the basics of square foot gardening and create a personalized plan for your own space. Whether youʼre a beginner or seasoned gardener, this…

notebook with drawing of plant

Nature Journaling Workshop

Hennepin Canal (Lock 9)
County: Bureau

Discover how to slow down, look closely, and connect more deeply with the natural world through the practice of nature journaling.  During these hands-on workshops, participants will learn…

-

Volunteer looks out of their binoculars in a field.
-

Master Naturalist Volunteer Program

Summer Training 2026
Do you love spending time outdoors?  Do you enjoy sharing your passion for the natural world with those around you?  Would you like to help others connect with nature?  If you answered…

fossil fern

Fossils of the Illinois Valley

Princeton Public Library
County: Bureau

This engaging session will introduce participants to the remarkable fossils found throughout the region, with a special focus on the world-famous Mazon Creek fossil beds. Known for their…

Salad closeup with berries and nuts.

Grilling and Summertime Salads | Utica

County: LaSalle
Join University of Illinois Extension Food and Nutrition Educator Susan Glassman for new ideas on outdoor grilling and summertime salads. Learn research-based tips to make your outdoor grilling a…

people hiking

Accessible Hike

Nell's Woodland
County: LaSalle

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming hike at Nell’s Woodland designed to make nature enjoyable for everyone. We’ll explore flat, well-maintained trails at an easy pace, with bathrooms available on…

female archer shooting with a bow in a field at sunset

4-H Summer Sizzle Shoot

County: Marshall, Putnam

The Chillicothe Sportsmen's Club (CSC) and the 4-H Shooting Sports Clubs of Marshall-Putnam counties are co-sponsoring a statewide shooting sport meet on June 06, 202 (Rain or Shine). 

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

EEO myExtension Staff Login