Events

Meet Your Farmer Series: May 2025

Barbic Farms
County: Kane, DuPage

From growing medium options to planting and irrigation, we will talk all things field prep as we visit this peri-urban farm! 

This is a great opportunity for fellow farmers, gardeners,…

Managing Common Squash and Pumpkin Pests

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Explore what visitors may stop by the garden before their arrival.

Pumpkins and squash are popular garden plants. However, many gardeners struggle with pests attacking their plants. Learn about…

Pollinator SPIN Club

4-H Special Interest Club
County: Kane, DuPage, Kendall
Want to help save the bees?

In this new 4-H special interest (SPIN) club, we will work together to learn how to help the future of honeybees, farming, and nature! We will learn the challenges,…

Willowhaven Bird Walk | Kankakee County

County: Kankakee
Join us as we walk in nature and learn about spring and summer birds!

Join birding expert Molly of the Kankakee Audubon Society, for a walk as we see spring and early summer birds.  Brought to…

Illinois Invasive Species Symposium

Invasive insects, plants, and animals are a serious and expensive threat to Illinois waterways, natural areas, and farm fields. These non-native species spread quickly, and once they take hold are…

4-H Air Rifle Competitive Coaching Clinic for Level I Rifle leaders

Register now!

Prepare to take your 4-H Rifle Club to the next level! Certified 4-H Rifle Coaches learn how to advance your students beyond beginner levels. Learn how to properly coach and practice…

Master Gardener Plant Sale

Kane County Idea Garden | St. Charles
County: Kane
Master Gardener Plant Sale and Garden TourSaturday, June 7 | 9 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)

Come see garden ideas, pick up plants for your own garden, and get free advice from trained Kane County…

Wellness in Nature

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2025
Discover the health benefits of nature and simple ways to enjoy it.

Spending time in nature can benefit mental and physical well-being. From creating a sensory experience while growing vegetables…

Bass Fishing Club

County: Kankakee
Are you ready to do some fishing in this fun youth program for ages 8-18?

Join us for the 4-H Bass Fishing Club hosted at the Kankakee County Extension Office (1650 Commerce Drive, Bourbonnais, IL…

Food Preservation for Kids Summer Program

County: Kankakee
Food Preservation… for Kids?

Join us for the Food Preservation Program for Kids hosted at the Kankakee County Extension Office (1650 Commerce Drive, Bourbonnais, IL 60914). 

Sessions…

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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