Events
Bringing the Outside In: Overwintering Tender Perennial Plants
Zonal geraniums, black and blue salvia, coleus, and lemon grass are just a few of the dozens of plant varieties northern…
VCMGs Present: CoCoRaHS
Join the Vermilion County Master Gardeners for a night of learning about a valuable local organization. CoCoRaHS is an acronym for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network. …
Grant Writing 101
University of IL Extension Cook County and Advocates for Urban Agriculture are co-hosting two programs on grant writing. While these programs are geared specifically to prepare applicants for…
Fun with Food Science at 4-H Club Meetings
Come to this hands-on, virtual workshop to learn fun food science experiments that you can take back to your 4-H club meetings. Linda Perucca from the Chicagoland Food Science Foundation will…
Raising Breast Cancer Awareness in Our Communities
Illinois Extension invites local organizations to a virtual informational session in anticipation of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join us to learn more about Extension's breast cancer education…
State 4-H State Shoot: Archery
Registration opens July 1!Illinois 4-H State Shoots in air rifle, archery, and shotgun are intended to provide an opportunity for teenage 4-H members to compete with those with like interests from…
Northern Illinois 4-H Volunteer & Teen Leader 2026 Conference
Join us for the Lead · Learn · Thrive 4-H Volunteer & Teen Conference on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the DeKalb County Center for Agriculture Building.
This…
Growing Quality Blooms
Growing Quality Blooms
September 24, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
the Talking Farm 3669 W Howard Street, Skokie, IL
Featuring results from current on‑farm research trials, participants…
State 4-H State Shoot: Shotgun
Registration opens July 1!Illinois 4-H State Shoots in air rifle, archery, and shotgun are intended to provide an opportunity for teenage 4-H members to compete with those with like interests from…
State 4-H State Shoot: Small Bore .22 Rifle
rdRegistration opens July 1!Illinois 4-H State Shoots in air rifle, archery, and shotgun are intended to provide an opportunity for teenage 4-H members to compete with those with like interests…