Insects Up Close: Collecting, Pinning, and Preservation
Insect collections play an important role in education, research, and conservation. We’ll cover ethical and effective ways to collect insects, which species are appropriate to collect, and how…
First Steps for Farmland Owners
Inheriting farmland can bring both opportunity and uncertainty. This introductory program is designed to help new farmland owners understand their options and make informed decisions about…
Back on Track - Diabetes Support Group
Learn diabetes prevention and management skills from University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Susan Glassman, MS Ed. and OSF HealthCare Clinical Dietitian Jennifer Scully…
Birdwatching Hike
Nature Walks at Illini State Park
Join us once a month through October for guided Nature Walks at Illini State Park. Led by a University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalist volunteer, each walk will explore a different…
Bat Acoustic Walk
Cooking for One or Two | Sheffield
Learn how to plan meals for yourself or one other person. This class will cover smart grocery shopping, reducing food waste, and making small changes to support better health. Participants will…
Build a Bee Hotel
Kids are invited to explore the fascinating world of native bees and other insect pollinators during this fun, hands-on program. Participants will learn why pollinators matter and then get…
Illinois Centennial Soil Archive
Ever wonder how our soil has changed over the last 100 years? Discover the incredible story behind the University of Illinois Soil Lab's Centennial Soil Archive Project. A key piece of…
Seed Saving
Interested in saving seeds from your garden? Effective seed saving involves more than just collecting seeds at the end of the season. Learn the principles of open pollination, variety isolation,…