Events

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Illinois Finance Authority Programs Overview

Unlocking Capital for Illinois Communities
Discover strategies for unlocking capital for communities in Illinois.

Illinois Extension will host a webinar highlighting how the Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) helps communities close funding…

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Invasive Species Q&A Livestream

Everyday Environment Series
Everyday Environment Series

Do you have questions about invasive species? We have the answers! The Everyday Environment team with University of Illinois Extension is hosting a free livestream Q…

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Integrating Health, Education, and Economy in Outdoor Recreation

Resilient Communities Series

Illinois’s natural landscapes are an economic engine driving public health and high-impact youth development. Explore how investing in outdoor recreation…

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2026 Illinois Invasive Species Symposium

County: Champaign

Explore the latest invasive species research updates, learn about management options, celebrate success stories, network with colleagues, and ask questions at…

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Agriculture Drone Education Day

Drones have rapidly become a powerful tool in modern farming practices.

The use of drones in agriculture has steadily gained traction, particularly in the application of agricultural inputs such as…

New Date: State 4-H Fashion Revue

Registration is re-open!

4-H youth will showcase their skills in clothing construction, fashion design, and personal presentation in two competition levels: Junior (ages 8-13) and Senior (ages 14-…

Master Gardener Plant Sale

Kane County Idea Garden | St. Charles
County: Kane
Master Gardener Plant Sale and Garden TourSaturday, June 6 | 9 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)

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

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Intro to Beekeeping

Will County 4-H
County: Will
Are your kids interested in bees?  Looking for an introduction to the beekeeping 4-H project?

Join Illinois Extension, in partnership with the Will County Beekeepers Association, for an…

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5 Pasos para Proteger su Granja desde el Punto de Vista Legal

Desarrolle una granja resistente cuando tome las medidas para protegerla.

¿Existen algunos pasos clave que tengan un gran impacto en lo que respecta a la protección de las granjas y ranchos frente…

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Introduction to Invasive Species Management

County: Kane, Montgomery, Calhoun, Livingston, Pope, McDonough, Champaign

From your backyard to the local forest, invasive species have big environmental and economic impacts. Learn how to manage invasive plants in a two-day program that starts with a day of online…

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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