Events

A person using cutters to prune a small tree branch in winter time

Pruning Young Shade Trees

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Proper pruning is critical to young trees.

Young shade trees face a variety of challenges in the landscape, resulting in surprisingly low survival rates for many of these plants. While planting…

Cover crops in a high-tunnel in different stages of growth and termination.

Soil Health Week Event

No-till cover cropping for tomatoes and peppers in a high tunnel
County: Hardin
Join us in celebrating Soil Health Week by attending a workshop focused on no-till cover cropping system for tomatoes and peppers in a high tunnels.Cover cropping within a high tunnel can help to…

2026 Gateway Green Conference

County: Madison
Support a thriving, sustainable environment. 

Natural resource professionals play a key role in protecting our communities’ environmental assets. With ongoing research and changing conditions…

A map with a red, green, and yellow pins with "Perry County 4-H Passport Party."

Perry County 4-H Passport Party

County: Perry

Explore the world at the Passport Party at the Pinckneyville Junior High School, located at 700 E. Water Street. This year's theme is the Caribbean Islands and the state of Maryland. Join us for…

An older woman with virtual reality device.

Virtual Reality for Cognitive and Social Engagement Among Older Adults

Community Seminar Series: Springtime Science 2026
Explore how virtual reality is transforming cognitive and social engagement for older adults.

Virtual reality (VR) systems have evolved, become more powerful and accessible to consumers, and offer…

A man with a back pain

Take Charge of Your Pain Webinar Series 2026

Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
Learn practical strategies to manage chronic pain.

The Take Charge of Your Pain webinar series is a group class designed to help participants better understand their symptoms and live well with…

trash blast participants

Trash Blast - Iron Furnace

County: Johnson, Massac, Alexander, Pulaski, Union

Join us at Iron Furnace March 6 for our monthly Trash Blast. Trash Blasts take place the first Friday of every month from March through June and September through October from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.…

Youth with clipboards evaluate meat cuts.

State 4-H Meat Judging & Identification Contest

Registration is open!

Youth evaluate meat cuts and demonstrate industry knowledge while building decision-making and critical thinking skills.

Date: March 6, 2026Age: Active 4-H membersLocation…

State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl

Registration is open!

Youth evaluate dairy cattle and apply industry knowledge in a competitive setting designed to strengthen reasoning and evaluation skills.

Date: March 7, 2026Age: Active 4-H…

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4-H Junior Leadership Conference

Save the date! March 7–8, 2026

The Illinois 4-H Junior Leadership Conference (JLC) is an engaging, hands-on event designed for junior high 4-H members in 7th and 8th grade. It introduces youth to…

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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