Events

Nature Explorers SPIN Club: Savanna

County: Carroll, Lee, Whiteside

Give your child the chance to unplug, explore, and connect with nature through our Nature Explorers SPIN Club! Designed for youth ages 8–18, this hands-on experience encourages curiosity,…

From Backyards to Boardrooms: Building Community Led Climate Resilience at Every Scale

From Backyards to Boardrooms: Building Community Led Climate Resilience at Every Scale

With Forest Preserves of Winnebago County
County: Winnebago

Make sense of what climate change means for our state today and what we can do together to prepare for tomorrow during this 90‑minute interactive workshop with University of Illinois Extension…

Healthy foods in bowls

Getting the Scoop on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

County: Stephenson

Decades of research have clearly demonstrated the connection between diet and health. Today, diet-related chronic diseases, including heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, obesity, and…

Youth from last year's competition cook on a team at tables.

State 4-H Dish Dash (formerly Food Challenge)

This event is now at capacity.

If you'd like to be added to the waitlist, you may still register and we will contact you if a spot opens up!

To all of our young aspiring chefs get ready for a…

Trees in yard landscape

Trees in Your Landscape: Functions and Benefits

Spring Break Gardening Series
County: JoDaviess

Are you looking to plant more trees on your property or maybe even replace trees that have died over the years? If so, then this is the program for you! Jay will talk about native trees to the…

Cake It ‘Til You Make It State 4-H Cake Decorating Competition

Registration is open!

In this high-energy, live cake decorating competition, youth will engage in a creative, hands-on experience that fosters artistic expression, builds confidence, and promotes…

Proteins, fruits and vegetables with heart bowl in middle

Getting the Scoop on Dietary Guidelines For Americans

County: JoDaviess
Decades of research have clearly demonstrated the connection between diet and health. Today, diet-related chronic diseases, including heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, obesity, and certain…

State 4-H Camp Kaleido

Registration is open!

Camp Kaleido is a full-day art immersion experience where youth, ages 8-12, explore the spectrum of creative expression through hands-on workshops, collaborative…

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Sterling Township Junior Garden

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee

Ages 12-18 interested in starting a garden—no experience necessary!

Join us Tuesdays, May 12 - July 28 from 3:30-4:30 pm, to learn about horticultural concepts through hands-on and group…

Close up of a basket filled with a color arrangement of vegetables being held by a person

Veggie Visions: Unveiling New Flavors in 2026

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Keep garden planning fresh by adding new vegetable varieties. 

Embark on a culinary adventure with the exciting lineup of new vegetables unveiled for the 2026 season. Learn about the unique…

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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