Improve profitability, sustainability of local food, small farm specialty operation
Improve profitability, sustainability of local food, small farm specialty operations
URBANA, Ill. – There is no off season on the farm and winter is a chance for small producers to gain new knowledge. The University of Illinois Extension 2021 Small Farms Winter Webinar...
Grow great vegetables with beginner gardening webinar series
URBANA, Ill. – The spring of 2020 saw a surge of gardeners taking up the trowel for the first time to try their hand at growing vegetables. This year come prepared with Growing Great Vegetables, a seven-week webinar series covering the basics of starting a vegetable garden start to finish led by...
Green your Halloween by composting pumpkins
CHICAGO – This Halloween, don’t trash your pumpkins, smash them with University of Illinois Extension and Plant Chicago.
Illinois is one of the...
Extension expands programming, continues virtual 4-H shows in August
URBANA, Ill. – University of Illinois Extension will allow staff and volunteers to resume limited in-person gatherings in August, consistent with the public health and safety guidelines outlined in Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois...
Project learning never stops in 4-H
The Illinois 4-H youth development program empowers and prepares youth for success by providing opportunities for youth to learn, practice, and demonstrate skills needed for home, career, and global citizenship. Youth, organized in clubs,...
Extension to continue online events, 4-H shows in July
URBANA, Ill. – As the state of Illinois moves into Phase 3 of the coronavirus Restore Illinois plan, University of Illinois Extension continues to provide research-based educational programs for families, farmers, and businesses in formats that support public health and safety priorities....
World Migratory Bird Day
Forest Preserves of Cook County and Partners Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with Virtual Festival
Public can participate in Facebook Live programs and at-home activities
While people are staying at home, birds are still making their migratory flights north. In...
Extension continues transition to online webinars, 4-H shows, events
URBANA, Ill. – As Illinois residents contemplate the impact of the coronavirus health pandemic on summer plans, University of Illinois Extension has released updated guidelines for Extension sponsored events and activities. The new guidelines continue to focus on the safety of event participants...
Farmers needed for paid cover crop trial
URBANA, Ill. - Illinois farmers willing to participate in a paid cover crop demonstration trial are needed beginning in fall 2020. Participation is now open.
The Illinois Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program partners with university researchers and...
Illinois Extension presses forward with planning for summer 4-H shows
URBANA, Ill. – As public health and government officials consider the next phase of managing the Coronavirus pandemic in Illinois, organizers of traditional summer events and activities are considering options. University of Illinois Extension, the...
Master Naturalist Applications open through April 30, 2020
UNIVERSITY OF iLLINOIS Extension mASTER nATURALIST PROGRAM
COOK COUNTY, IL— Serve your community by becoming a Master Naturalist with University of Illinois Extension. Taught by regional...
Conservation@Home Progam
COOK COUNTY, Ill. — Forest Preserves of Cook County and University of Illinois Extension Cook County partner to bring area residents Conservation@Home...
Improve your gardens: Four Seasons webinar offers tips
URBANA, Ill. - Extend the beauty and productivity of this year's garden. University of Illinois Extension horticulture experts have added five new offerings to the popular Four Seasons Gardening ...
2020 Cook County South Suburban Master Gardener Training
Do you love gardening? Would you like to expand your garden knowledge? Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge with others? If you think “yes, yes, yes!” then the upcoming Illinois Extension Master Gardener Training and Certification Program might be for you.
University of Illinois Extension...
Follow safe food production practices: COVID-19 facts for farms, markets, and gardens
URBANA, Ill. - The current health issue has disrupted normal daily activities. There are many questions for growers and producers, as well as managers of farmers markets. Trust this researched advice from reliable sources.
“Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may...
Extension offers free webinar on natural lawn care April 18, 2020
CHICAGO, Ill. - Due to COVID-19, Cook County's Conservation@Home's In-Person Natural Lawn Care Workshops will be moved to a webinar on April 18th from 10am - 12pm. To register, please use the following link: go.illinois.edu/NaturalLawnCare...
2020 Cook County North Suburban Master Gardener Training
March 25, 2020
Cook County, IL: 2020 Cook County North Suburban Master Gardener Training
Do you love gardening? Do you want to know more about gardening topics? Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge with others? If you’re thinking “yes, yes, and yes!” then the upcoming Illinois...
