Events

Foodscaping: Creating Snacks Among the Flower Beds

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Add design and value by adding edible plants to flowering landscape beds. 

Foodscaping is a design concept that intentionally adds edible plant varieties to existing beds of ornamentals. The…

Woodland Restoration from Forests to Front Yards

2024 Forestry Stewardship Series
You can help restore Illinois woodlands. 

Illinois' forests face numerous stressors, including invasive species, disease outbreaks, and shifting environmental conditions that have resulted in…

State 4-H Superior Young Dairy Producer Contest

Mark your calendars!

Compete for one of three scholarships in this fun and friendly contest! The purpose of the contest is to create an educational activity that promotes youth development,…

Natural Area Conservation in Illinois

2024 Forestry Stewardship Series
The prairie state protects its natural areas. 

Illinois is an innovator in natural areas conservation and management. Explore Illinois’ role in the natural areas movement, review conservation…

State 4-H Dog Show

Save the date!

4-H members who excel in the 4-H Dog project are encouraged to compete at the local 4-H dog obedience contest for a chance to advance to the Illinois 4-H Dog Show. Competition in…

Fall Container Gardens

County: Fulton, Peoria, Mason, Tazewell

Extension Master Gardeners from Tazewell County host monthly meetings that include an educational program. The public is invited to join them for the program.

Bring Your Own Pot (BYOP) and…

Resources to Address Deer Impacts to Woodlands

2024 Forestry Stewardship Series
Oh, dear! What can you do to manage whitetails in your woodlands? 

White-tailed deer are an important part of Midwestern forests, but their browsing has an impact on forest health. Explore…

2024 Pumpkin Field Day

Exploring research around commercial pumpkin production strengthens Illinois growers. 

As Illinois ranks number one in both pumpkin production and processing, it provides a great opportunity…

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Horticulture Core Education

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

University of Illinois Extension's Horticulture Core Education Training is designed for adults of any age who love to learn about gardening/horticulture. The goal of the program is not to teach…