Events

2026 Conservation@Home Garden Tour

Join us for a tour to view beautiful gardens already certified by the Conservation@Home program. You will be able to view other approaches to conservation to plan for your own ecologically-minded…

Conservation Tours

Creating wildlife habitat on unprofitable acres.

Brent Fowler, a farmer and native plant enthusiast, enjoys creating wildlife habitat on unprofitable acres with a focus on bobwhite quail. He has…

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…

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…

Leaf Casting with Ella Maxwell

Create a one-of-a-kind concrete leaf casting in this guided workshop with Ella Maxwell. Participants will mix concrete, shape it over a leaf mold, and learn the steps needed to produce a durable,…

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…

Mindfulness Hike at Spring Creek Preserve

Slow down, step outside, and reconnect with the present moment. 
Join us for a series of guided Mindfulness Hikes designed to help you unwind, sharpen your senses, and deepen your…

North Pope Creek and Mud Creek Watershed Planning Meeting

Join local conservation partners for the North Pope Creek & Mud Creek Watershed Planning Meeting.

This meeting will introduce the watershed planning process and provide an opportunity…

4-H Resource Roundup

Looking for fresh ideas and educational materials for your club, classroom, or youth program? Join us for the 4-H Resource Roundup!

Location: University of Illinois Extension, Peoria…

Orr Beef Research Center Field Day 2026

Join University of Illinois Extension staff and researchers to learn about research updates, herd management decisions, and new trends.

All attendees must register by emailing Travis Meteer…