Events

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…

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…

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…

Setting Goals to Build a Heart Healthy Life

Our hearts beat nearly 100,000 times each day, supplying oxygen and nutrients throughout the body to sustain life. Yet many people rarely think about their heart health until problems arise. Nor do…

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…

ServSafe Manager Certification for Teens

The cost of the course is $80 per participant. This course is designed for youth ages 14-18. 4-H membership is not required. Course is from 4-8pm November 4 & 5. Participants must attend both…

Open Meetings Act

University of Illinois Extension will host two educational webinars on the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act, presented by Christopher Boggs, deputy public access counselor with…