Events

From Parking Lots to Landfills: Funding Solar Projects That Empower Your Community

Resilient Communities webinar series
Discover Illinois' success stories in transforming landfills and parking lots into solar energy projects.

In this webinar presented by University of Illinois Extension, speakers will share their…

Warm-Season Vegetables

Growing Great Vegetables Webinar Series

NOTE: Registration is required for all sessions of the Growing Great Vegetables Series by Feb. 28. Space is limited and after Feb. 28, registration is closed. 

Discover what crops grow as…

Boosting Immunity: The Benefits of Physical Activity

Community Seminar Series: Springtime Science 2025
Learn how staying active boosts immunity, prevents chronic illnesses, and enhances well-being.

Discover how physical activity strengthens your body's natural defenses. Explore how staying active…

4-H Alumni Event: John Deere Demo Site in Coal Valley, IL

Be part of history at our inaugural Illinois 4-H Alumni event!

Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Time: 6:00 p.m. 

Schedule of Events:

6:00 p.m. - Registration followed by…

Creating Stronger, More Sustainable Rural Economies

Understanding Rural Economics & Creating Stronger, More Sustainable Rural Economies
Discover how to revitalize rural communities and learn innovative economic growth strategies

Many once-thriving rural communities face economic collapse due to population decline, budget cuts, and…

4-H Volunteer Training: Volunteer Roles in Supporting Life Skill Development Training

Join us for an upcoming Volunteer Training scheduled for Thursday, March 27; 6:30 – 7:45 PM. 

Creating a space where 4-H members can develop valuable life skills is a core element in helping…

Ready.Set.Grow! Gardening Workshop

County: Lee, Carroll, Ogle, Whiteside

Get ready for an inspiring half-day event brought to you by the Master Gardeners of Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside Counties! Choose from engaging sessions on landscape design, the magic of…

Edible Landscaping

County: Winnebago

Are you interested in incorporating more edible plants into your yard or land? Learn all about edible landscapes and forest garden design, plant selection, and environmental considerations. This…

Wits Fitness Mt. Carroll | April

County: Carroll, Whiteside, Lee

Do you wish your brain could be more agile? Is your memory not as sharp as you would like? Engage in interactive activities designed to enhance cognitive function and memory in Wits Fitness Brain…

Wits Fitness Thomson | April

County: Carroll, Lee, Whiteside

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Kara Schweitzer each month as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain and maintain and enhance cognitive…