Events
Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy | Champaign
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…
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…
Virtual Reality for Cognitive and Social Engagement Among Older Adults
Virtual reality (VR) systems have evolved, become more powerful and accessible to consumers, and offer…
2026 Gateway Green Conference
Natural resource professionals play a key role in protecting our communities’ environmental assets. With ongoing research and changing conditions…
Farm to Feed
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.…
State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl
Registration is open!The 2026 Dairy Quiz Bowl will be held March 7, 2026 and registration is open now.
Get ready to compete in an academic-like quiz bowl while demonstrating your knowledge…
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4-H Junior Leadership Conference
Save the date! March 7–8, 2026The 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…
Everyday Stability: How Home Environments Support Children and Caregivers Through Change
Children grow best in environments that feel predictable, responsive, and supportive. This session examines…
2026 Spring Into Gardening Conference
Get ready for the upcoming growing season!The sixteenth-annual Spring Into Gardening Conference invites gardening enthusiasts and beginners alike to enjoy a day filled with expert advice, creative…