Events

Winter Tree Identification Hike

We will start indoors and review key things to look for when identifying trees, followed by a gentle hike on a trail to put that knowledge into practice. 

Bring your notebooks, pen, and…

2026 Crop Management Conference | Online

Make the most informed decisions for a farm by getting the latest research updates from crop science experts at University of Illinois…

Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy | Champaign

Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy events will feature critical and practical updates for…

4-H Spring Workshop Series: Sewing

We invite you to join us for one or more of our Spring Workshop Series! 

It’s time to get the creative juices flowing before you finalize which 4-H projects to tackle this year. Each…

Pruning Young Shade Trees

Young shade trees face a variety of challenges in the landscape, resulting in surprisingly low survival rates for many of these plants. While planting…

Afterschool Networking Group Meeting

Each month staff from any type of afterschool program are invited to this professional networking opportunity. The monthly meetings are designed to focus on resource sharing, connecting agencies…

Green Connections: Seeds of a Nation

Growing Gardens, Embracing Nature, Sustaining Conservation in Illinois: Green Connections

Green Connections is an educational and networking opportunity offered by University of Illinois…

State 4-H Meat Judging & Identification Contest

Youth evaluate meat cuts and demonstrate industry knowledge while building decision-making and critical thinking skills.

4-H Junior Leadership Conference

The Illinois 4-H Junior Leadership Conference (JLC) is an engaging, hands-on event designed for junior high 4-H members in 7th and 8th grade. It introduces youth to…

4-H Spring Workshop Series: Food Decorating

We invite you to join us for one or more of our Spring Workshop Series! 

It’s time to get the creative juices flowing before you finalize which 4-H projects to tackle this year. Each…