Events

Pyramid State Park Winter Hike and Bird

County: Perry

Pyramid State Park is the largest state park in Illinois at almost 20,000 acres. The land was formerly strip-mined and reclaimed as forest, grassland, and ponds and is now home to a diversity of…

What’s Up With Data Centers? Part 1

Resilient Communities Webinar Series
Better understand energy and water use, and what communities can do. 

With more than 200 data centers now operating in Illinois — and more on the way — communities are experiencing the impact…

Don't Go It Alone: Improving Your Social Connections

County: Randolph

Research increasingly shows that social isolation and loneliness can deeply impact the quality of life, especially for older adults. And some studies show that more than 20% of adults in the…

Southeastern Agronomy Summit

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

University of Illinois Extension is holding the annual Southeastern Agronomy Summit this winter to provide…

State 4-H Fashion Revue

Registration is 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 14-18…

Construction and Urban Soils

Community Tree Care Series Webinars
Properly caring for trees fosters healthy and resilient communities.

Tree care isn't always led just by certified arborists, so Illinois Extension is ensuring that everyone has access to research-…

Federal Legislative 2026 Update

Local Government Education
Discover how shifting federal policies will reshape Illinois communities.

Each year, changes in federal legislation can have a significant impact on Illinois communities, requiring a careful…

Global Gourmet - Africa

County: Jackson
Calling all young foodies ages 8–18! Join us for a hands-on program where we travel the globe to discover new dishes from around the world. Each session will feature a dish from a different country,…

State 4-H Horse Judging Contest

Registration is open!

The primary objective of these contests is to provide an opportunity for youth to demonstrate their knowledge of equine-related subject matter in a competitive setting where…

Southwestern Agronomy Summit

2026 Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits

Registration and the full event schedule will be available after December 1. For questions, please contact the event coordinator at the information below.

Strengthen farm management decisions…
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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