Events
Mindful Minis and Microgreens
This program encourages curiosity and connection to nature, while giving youth skills to foster calmness and well-being through caring for plants.
Youth will take home plant projects created.…
Weeds, Water, Pests, and Disease
Homegrown Harvest is a series of family-friendly workshops designed to support vegetable gardeners of all skill levels. Discover tips and tricks for growing a successful garden! See more…
Wits Fitness
Boost Your Brainpower with Wits Fitness!
Wits Fitness offers an engaging, research‑supported approach to lifelong brain health. Each session includes interactive activities, memory…
Introduction to Invasive Species Management - Champaign County Field Day
From your backyard to the local forest, invasive species have big environmental and economic impacts. Learn how to manage invasive plants in a two-day program that starts with a day of online…
Mercer County Farm in the Park
Join Illinois Extension and our ag education partners in Mercer County: the Farm…
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Whiteside County Master Gardener Training
When: Fridays, June 12-August 28
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: 12923 Lawrence Rd. Sterling, IL (With occasional offsite visits)
Cost: $225 - Please contact the…
Master Gardener Informational Booth
Not sure what vegetables, fruit, or flowers would work best for your needs? Have a plant dying or a problem with a tree or pest? Christian County Master Gardeners will be available …
2026 Champaign County 4-H Dog Show
Join us at the 2026 4-H General Projects and Livestock Shows!
4-H members from Champaign County will proudly showcase the skills and knowledge they’ve gained throughout the year. Local…
Introduction to the MIND Diet: Eating for Brain Health
Discover how the MIND diet—a blend of the Mediterranean and DASH diets—supports cognitive health and reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. In this program, Kristin Bogdonas, Illinois Extension…
Conservation Tours
Born and raised in Schuyler County, my family has owned and operated Boehm's Garden Center since 1978. I've been immersed in plants since birth. My husband and…