Events

Cover Crop Conversations: Farmer-to-Farmer Insights Across Illinois

Learn where to start with cover crops from farmers already growing them. 

Thought about incorporating cover crops into a current farming operation? University of Illinois Extension is offering…

Eating Disorders and Food Insecurity

Community Seminar Series: Springtime Science 2026
Uncover the hidden link between eating disorders and food insecurity.

Eating disorders and food insecurity are two public health issues in the US. Given the SWAG (skinny, white, affluent, girl)…

Snake Road Sentinels - Spring Workshop

County: Union, Pulaski, Massac, Johnson, Alexander
Shawnee National Forest is seeking volunteers to assist with data collection on Snake Road during the spring season road closure. Snake Road Sentinels will be responsible for surveying the wildlife…

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2026 Crop Management Conference | Online

Dig deeper into what is impacting Illinois crop production.

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

Soil Health Week Event

No-till cover cropping for tomatoes and peppers in a high tunnel
County: Hardin
Join us in celebrating Soil Health Week by attending a workshop focused on no-till cover cropping system for tomatoes and peppers in a high tunnels.Cover cropping within a high tunnel can help to…

Pruning Young Shade Trees

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Proper pruning is critical to young 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…

2026 Gateway Green Conference

County: Madison
Support a thriving, sustainable environment. 

Natural resource professionals play a key role in protecting our communities’ environmental assets. With ongoing research and changing conditions…

Virtual Reality for Cognitive and Social Engagement Among Older Adults

Community Seminar Series: Springtime Science 2026
Explore how virtual reality is transforming cognitive and social engagement for older adults.

Virtual reality (VR) systems have evolved, become more powerful and accessible to consumers, and offer…

State 4-H Meat Judging & Identification Contest

Registration is open!

Mark your calendars for Friday, March 6, 2026 for the 2026 Illinois State 4-H Meat Judging & Identification Contest!

University of Illinois Meat Science Lab10:00 a.m.…

Trash Blast - Iron Furnace

County: Johnson, Massac, Alexander, Pulaski, Union

Join us at Iron Furnace March 6 for our monthly Trash Blast. Trash Blasts take place the first Friday of every month from March through June and September through October from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.…

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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