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…
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…
Conservation Tours
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…
2026 Conservation@Home Garden Tour
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…
2026 Pumpkin Field Day
Explore pumpkin production with Extension.From seasoned commercial growers to those simply curious about Illinois’ signature specialty crop, everyone can enjoy a day centered on pumpkins. Illinois…