Solar and Farmland: Navigating Local Land Use, Conservation, and Farm Economics
As solar energy development continues to grow across Illinois, agrivoltaics is being explored as a way to balance renewable energy production, diversify income…
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…
Gardening for Bats
Discover how to create a bat-friendly garden by supporting dark skies, planting native species, preserving trees and snags, and removing invasive plants. This program also includes a bat box…
Wellness Wednesday
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 well-being.
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Mindfulness and Music in Early Childhood: Supporting Attention and Emotional Regulation
Early childhood is a critical period for developing attention, emotional regulation, and coping skills. This…
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Rendering to Results: Making Soap from Beef Tallow
Discover how to transform raw beef fat into a useful, natural household product! In this two-part, hands-on workshop, you'll first learn how to render beef tallow safely, then return two weeks…
Virtual Stormwater Leadership Summit 2026
The second Illinois Extension Stormwater Leadership Summit brings together community leaders from across Northern Illinois to build tools and networks and explore shared solutions to address…
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IL 4-H Building Brick Build Challenge - November
Our free monthly building brick challenge series is back for the 26-27 year! Each month, from October to December, youth can create their own original builds following the month’s theme and…
Beyond the Stigma: Conversations and Care in the Opioid Crisis
Opioid use disorder affects communities across Illinois and beyond. This session explores how stigma shapes conversations about substance…
Randolph County 4-H Achievement Night
Join us as we honor and award our Randolph County 4-H members for all of their hard work and accomplishments! Catch up with fellow 4-H families as we present awards for the past year.