Events

Illinois Invasive Species Symposium

Invasive species are a serious and expensive threat to ecosystems, and Illinois ranks 5th in the U.S. for invasive species introductions. 

Invasive species are a growing concern in our forests,…

Hearing Health and Teleaudiology

Effective and Practical Solutions
Unlock better hearing and discover teleaudiology solutions.

Struggling with hearing issues? Take advantage of our upcoming virtual seminar, where you can explore everything about hearing health…

Putting Healthy Food on the Table: Addressing Food Access Challenges for Families With Young Children

Nurturing Foundations Webinar Series 2024
Explore the challenges associated with food accessibility and practical ways to address them

One in five young children lives in a household that struggles to put enough nutritious food on the…

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Illinois-Indiana Master Watershed Steward Program

County: Cook
Become a community leader in water conservation! Join our inaugural cohort!

IL-IN Master Watershed Stewards:

Trains and supports community leaders to serve and support the protection and…

Harvesting and storing Herbs

Sponsored by State Herb Association
County: Kankakee
It’s time to learn about herbs!

 

Join us along with the State Herb Association as we learn about the culinary and medicinal uses of herbs. Pearl from the Farmacy Farmstand will teach a…

Virtual 4-H Café Conversation: Sneak Peek at the New Extension Volunteer Website & Moodle Course Training Opportunities!

The Illinois 4-H Volunteerism Work Group is excited to bring you multiple opportunities this Spring for you to participate in Volunteer Training and Café Conversations! This is a great…

June Cook County Nature Wellness Walk

Are you looking for a way to reconnect with nature and meet new people? Join our Nature Wellness Walks to discover the beauty of Cook County's forest preserves as well as be guided through slow,…

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OpenSciEd High School Launch | Cook County

Teacher professional learning focused on high quality instructional materials
County: Cook, Will, DuPage, Lake

Are you ready to implement high-quality NGSS materials in your high school science classroom?
Nationally certified facilitators from the University of Illinois Extension STEM Team are…

Smart Saving Strategies

Money Basics Webinar Series 2024
Build peace of mind for a better financial future

Building healthy and sustainable savings habits can be overwhelming when starting from scratch. In this session, we will explore some simple…

Social Investment in Every Child: Securing the Future and Well-Being of All Babies and Toddlers

Nurturing Foundations Webinar Series 2024
Find out what you can do to ensure better nutrition for children

Over 25% of infants and toddlers live in poverty. Society must invest in the well-being of every baby and toddler today to secure…