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"Cultivating Care Garden" created with root vegetables.

Cultivating Care Food Donation Garden Stewardship Day 7

County: Williamson

Gain confidence in the garden. Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest…

A large, well-manicured backyard landscape featuring blue and black salvia plants in potted planters.

Bringing the Outside In: Overwintering Tender Perennial Plants

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Explore annuals that are actually perennials with a little extra care.

Zonal geraniums, black and blue salvia, coleus, and lemon grass are just a few of the dozens of plant varieties northern…

A smiling woman in workout clothing holds a green dumbbell while surrounded by fresh fruits, vegetables, leafy greens, and other healthy foods.

Wellness Wednesday

Protein: How Much Do We Need
County: Monroe

Join University of Illinois Extension for Wellness Wednesday, a monthly series designed to inspire and empower individuals to make healthy choices and support their overall…

a bowl of potato chips

Fun with Food Science at 4-H Club Meetings

for 4-H club leaders

Come to this hands-on, virtual workshop to learn fun food science experiments that you can take back to your 4-H club meetings. Linda Perucca from the Chicagoland Food Science Foundation will…

A grey Mississippi Kite bird in tree searching for prey.

2026 Fall Migration "Mini-Sit"

County: Johnson
Birdwatchers of all levels are invited to join us for the seventh Fall Migration “Mini-Sit,” a bird-watching event where participants record as many bird species by sight and sound during a three-…
Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports logo.

State 4-H State Shoot: Archery

Registration opens July 1!

Illinois 4-H State Shoots in air rifle, archery, and shotgun are intended to provide an opportunity for teenage 4-H members to compete with those with like interests from…

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A group of people walking along a shaded path surrounded by green grass and trees.
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Let's Walk for Wellness

Take the first step.
County: Saline

Walking is one of the most accessible and effective ways to improve overall health. Let's Walk for Wellness! is a program that will help you connect with others, build confidence, and take…

Jars of colorful preserved produce sits on a table with fresh herbs, corn, and tomatoes.

Summer Garden Wrap-Up

County: Saline

For many, the summer garden season is ending, but that doesn’t mean the work is done. There are many things you can do now to set your garden and pantry up for success over the winter.

On…

A teen athlete drinking from a water bottle outdoors.

Eat To Compete

Sports Nutrition Program for Teen Athletes
County: Monroe
Does your athlete know what to eat before practice, after games, and on busy school days?
Join University of Illinois Extension Food and Nutrition Educator and Registered Dietitian Kris Juelfs to…

A pollinator garden surrounding a wooden bridge in front of a brick building.

Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Day

County: Franklin

University of Illinois Extension is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers to provide public pollinator garden stewardship opportunities at the Rend Lake Project Office Visitor Center from…