Events

Racial Healing Circle

County: Cook

This program provides the opportunity to listen, learn, and share in a safe setting about experiences with race, racism, culture, and personal history. Participants will engage in cross-cultural…

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2025 Crop Management Conference | Online

Use current data and research to strategize crop production planning. 

Analyzing last year’s statewide crop trends alongside current research helps to strengthen planning for the 2025 crop…

Meditation Mornings

County: Cook
Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Michele Crawford for Meditation Mornings. This free virtual series consists of fifteen-minute guided meditation sessions held every Monday, Wednesday,…

Urban Farmer Training Short Course

Basics of Soil
County: Cook
The Second in a Four Part Series
Meets online via Zoom: 6 to 8 pm on Mondays

Feb 17: Begin Planning Your Urban FarmThis session will cover the first steps you should take when planning an…

School and Community Garden Training

Getting Started and Volunteer Engagement
County: Cook
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 6 to 8 PM - Introduction, Getting Started, and Volunteer EngagementIntroduction: Learn about Illinois Extension in Cook County programming and meet Extension staff…

Yoga With Props

What do you think about this: Learn how to find strength and stability in yoga postures through the use of props. This is an all-level class. No experience is necessary. Facilitated by Community…

Meditation Mornings

County: Cook
Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Michele Crawford for Meditation Mornings. This free virtual series consists of fifteen-minute guided meditation sessions held every Monday, Wednesday,…

Mental Health Resiliency Series: Courage

County: Cook

Learn how to build skills to take on difficult life situations.  Each 60-minute session will include an introduction to a specific aspect of resiliency as well as time to practice exercises…

Abiotic and Biotic Stressors

Community Tree Care Series
Tree stress and failure can stem from many factors. 

Don’t be hasty to blame insects or diseases for your tree problems. Many tree stresses stem from abiotic or non-living factors such as…

Soul-Food Remixed

County: Cook

Learn the history of soul food in the United States and how traditional elements of the African American diet can be built upon to improve health.  Learn ways to cook traditional dishes in…