Events

2026 Southwestern Illinois Commercial Tree Fruit School

Get current research-based information on growing tree fruits.

The 2026 program features a wide range of topics to help you meet the challenges of commercial fruit production in Southwestern…

Springfield Agronomy Summit

2026 Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits
Strengthen farm management decisions by attending the Springfield Agronomy Summit 

University of Illinois Extension is holding the Springfield Agronomy Summit this winter to provide producers…

Locally Led Conservation with Piatt County SWCD

A Growing Community Program hosted by DeWitt & Piatt Master Gardeners
Locally Led Conservation with Piatt County SWCDA Growing Community Program hosted by Dewitt & Piatt Master Gardeners The Piatt County Soil and Water Conservation District (PCSWCD) is a…

Fruit Tree Pruning

County: Macon

Come learn from the Macon County Master Gardeners why, when, and how to prune fruit trees for long-term health and productivity. Volunteers will demonstrate proper pruning techniques, and…

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

Houseplants: Succulents
County: Piatt
Join us on Saturday mornings for a collection of nature-inspired stories. This session explores the charm of houseplants and succulents. Kids of all ages are welcome to attend. Come learn, imagine,…

Fruit Tree Pruning

County: Macon
Come learn from the Macon County Master Gardeners why, when, and how to prune fruit trees for long-term health and productivity. Volunteers will demonstrate proper pruning techniques, and…

Master Naturalist Book Club

Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach
County: Macon

Join us each month as we read a different nature-themed book and enjoy a lively discussion. You do not have to be a Master Naturalist to participate. Everyone 18 and over is welcome. It's a great…

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Annie's Project Workshop

County: Macon

Join us in Annie's Project Workshop and learn about all 5 areas of risk management - financial, human resource, legal, market, and production. This course will allow you to learn from women…

Piatt County Packing Event

Piatt County 4-H
Join us to make a difference!
 
We’re excited to share that Piatt County 4-H has received a $1,000 Food Advocacy Grant!
With this support, we are partnering with Illini Fighting Hunger…

2026 Gardening Insights

County: Macon
Saturday, February 28 | 7:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.$20 | 12 Classes 

Life Foursquare Church
2954 W Ash Ave.
Decatur, IL  62526

Sign up by February 22

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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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