Climate Stewards Informational Session
From extreme heat to flooding, Illinois communities are already living through the impacts of climate change. Be part of the solution by turning concern into…
Learn How to Can with Confidence
Whether just starting out or updating your food preservation knowledge, join University of Illinois Extension Food and Nutrition Educator, Kris Juelfs, for this FREE informational program.
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Fire Ecology for Managing Grasslands and Woodlands
Illinois is dominated by fire-adapted ecosystems from prairies to savannas to barrens and oak woodlands. Historically, fire played a key role in maintaining diversity, structure, and function in…
Dairy Judging and Superior Young Dairy Producer Contests
The Illinois State 4-H Dairy Judging and Superior Young Dairy Producer Contests will be held on Saturday, August 22, at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Livestock Center (Open Show Ring). All youth…
2026 Illinois State 4-H Dog Show
Save the date!The State 4-H Dog show is open to any 4-H member who has received a qualifying score at their local 4-H exhibition. Please contact your local Extension Office for local information…
Cultivating Care Food Donation Garden Stewardship Day 6
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…
Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy | Mt. Vernon
There are significant and detailed decisions to be made when owning a farm and building a legacy.Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy events will feature critical and practical updates for…
Drone-based Herbicide Application Efficacy for Priority Invasive Plants
Drone-based herbicide applications for invasive plants have been increasing due to their low cost, the increasing availability of contract applicators, and decreasing equipment costs. However,…
Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Day
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…
The Big Year Movie Night & Fall Migration Mini-Sit Kickoff
Inspired by the spirit of friendly competition in The Big Year, this film serves as the perfect kickoff to our birding season and the upcoming 2026 Fall Migration "Mini-Sit," where birders of all…