Events

Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser

Giant City State Park Indian Creek Trail
County: Jackson, Williamson

Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds on April 13 from 8:30-10 a.m. at Giant City State Park Indian Creek Trail: Unnamed Road,, Cobden, IL 62920.…

Mind-Body Techniques: Strategies for Better Sleep

Community Seminar Series: Springtime Science 2025
Explore mind-body strategies for better rest and improved sleep quality.

Quality sleep is an essential component of physical and mental well-being. Mind-body practices can be utilized to promote…

Illinois Broadband Jobs Portal

Rural Development Series
Explore new career paths and job opportunities in the broadband sector.

University of Illinois Extension, in collaboration with the Illinois Office of Broadband and Heartland Forward, offers the…

Placing the Farm Bill’s Fate in a Rural Economic Perspective

Rural Development Series
Learn about rural development and the future of the Farm Bill.

In collaboration with Rural Partners, University of Illinois Extension offers the free webinar “Placing the Farm Bill's Fate in a…

Giving the Gift of Cut Flowers

County: Jefferson
Giving the Gift of Flowers and Herbs series is ideal for those individuals who want to learn about incorporating growing cut flowers and herbs in their own backyard or garden bed. This four-part…

Illinois Extension Open House

Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Randolph, and Williamson counties
County: Jackson, Franklin, Perry, Randolph, Williamson

Discover the resources and services your local extension office offers on April 21 from 2-6 p.m. We're hosting open houses at each of our five county offices. Come meet our team and learn about…

Container Gardening with Native Plants

Rend Lake Garden Stewardship Days
County: Williamson, Jackson, Franklin, Perry, Randolph

Join us for a day of garden stewardship, education and fun as we partner with the US Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake Project Office to provide public pollinator garden stewardship…

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Stewardship Week 2025

County: Pope

University of Illinois Extension is pleased to offer the 36th annual Stewardship Week Program! Open to youth in grades K-6, our goal is to educate students about the management of our natural land…

State 4-H Public Speaking Contest

Save the date!

Save the date for State Public Speaking Contest on April 26, 2025! We can't wait to see your amazing skills on display. Watch for details of your county public speaking contests to…

4-H National Day of Service

Mark your calendars for the National 4-H Day of Service April 26!

On this day, 4-H members and clubs continue to demonstrate they are True Leaders in Service, as they work to support both their…