Winter Birding

Discover the vibrant world of winter bird watching!  Attendees will learn about what birds we can see in our area during the winter and be guided on a short hike to put that knowledge into…

Joys of Gardening

Save the Date of our annual Joys of Gardening. Registration will go live after the first of the year. 

2025 Crop Management Conference | Online

Use current data and research to strategize crop production planning. 

Analyzing last year’s statewide crop trends alongside current research helps to strengthen planning for the 2025 crop…

Speak Up! Empowering Youth to Own the Stage

Youth will learn to express themselves confidently, connect with their audience, and deliver powerful speeches. Participants will explore essential skills like effective body language, vocal control…

School and Community Garden Training

Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 6 to 8 PM - Introduction, Getting Started, and Volunteer EngagementIntroduction: Learn about Illinois Extension in Cook County programming and meet Extension staff…

Wits Fitness Dixon | February

Do you wish your brain could be more agile? Is your memory not as sharp as you would like? Engage in interactive activities designed to enhance cognitive function and memory in Wits Fitness Brain…

Certified Food Protection Managers

Businesses serving food in Illinois must have staff trained as Certified Food Protection Managers. This two-day course will cover the federal food code, including topics of safe food handling, proper…

Abiotic and Biotic Stressors

Tree stress and failure can stem from many factors. 

Don’t be hasty to blame insects or diseases for your tree problems. Many tree stresses stem from abiotic or non-living factors such as…

Integrated Water Management Workshop for Farmers and Landowners

Don't wait until the field is overflowing to determine water management strategies. 

In times of changing environmental conditions, unmanaged drainage water with a lack of soil conservation…

Annie's Project 101

Annie's Project 101 is a discussion-based workshop bringing women together to learn from agricultural experts in production, financial management, human resources, marketing, and the legal field.…