Events

Discover the Benefits of Engaging with Nature

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Give any landscape personality through design choices. 

In a culture increasingly dominated by technology and highly manipulated landscapes, connecting with nature can seem impossible. Explore…

Nearby Nature and Socializing: Everyday Tips to Boost Your Health and Well-Being

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2024
Discover how nature and socializing can improve your health and well-being.

Have you ever felt down or bored and weren’t sure how to “put yourself out of it?” Learn how nature and socializing can…

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Passport to the World | SVCC

County: Lee

Embark on a global journey with "Passport to the World" at Sauk Valley Community College! Do you have a passion for travel and a curiosity about different cultures? Join Illinois Extension for an…

Economics of Adopting Weeding Robots

I-FARM University Learning Series
Examine the economic aspects of adopting weeding robots on farms. 

The third series session will cover how robot prices, corn prices, the robot weeding efficacy, and a farmer’s planning…

Growing Great Apples

at Jo Daviess County Extension Office
County: JoDaviess

Come celebrate the fall apple season by learning more about this exceptional local fruit. Join University of Illinois Extension's Local Foods and Small Farms Educator, Grant McCarty, for the…

Actions for Illinois Residents to Combat Climate Change

Everyday Environment Webinar Series
It’s easy to get overwhelmed thinking about the impacts of climate change. 

While there are many strategies to reduce risk and adapt at global and regional scales, individuals can also take…

Pumpkin Centerpieces | SVCC

County: Lee

Pumpkins are one of the most popular symbols of fall. Add some new flair to your decorating by creating a pumpkin focal point. With Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Bruce Black,…

Wits Fitness Dixon | October

County: Lee

Engage in interactive activities designed to enhance cognitive function and memory in Wits Fitness Brain Exercises offered by University of Illinois Extension. The monthly classes are held on…

Wits Fitness Prophetstown | October

County: Whiteside, Lee, Carroll

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…

Youth Mental Health First Aid Workshop | Sterling

County: Whiteside

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This 5-hour training gives adults who work with…