Events
Nature Explorers SPIN Club: Lowden Miller State Forest
Give your child the chance to unplug, explore, and connect with nature through our Nature Explorers SPIN Club! Designed for youth ages 8–18, this hands-on experience encourages curiosity,…
Repotting and Caring for Houseplants
WellRounded: Horticulture Through Herbs
WellRounded: Horticulture Through Herbs
Join us this April for the launch of our NAMI Sauk Area's WellRounded: Horticulture Through… series!
We’re kicking things off with Well Rounded:…
Rooted Resilience: How Cover Crops Nourish Health and Ease Hunger
Participants in this session will first examine the connection between agriculture, nutrition, and family well-being. What…
Business Succession for a Strong Rural Community: Worker Co‑ops as a Transition Strategy
Rural communities across the country are facing a growing succession crisis as long‑time business…
Preserving Your Harvest: Home Canning
Join University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Jenna Smith, for this free…
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Stewardship Week 2026
University of Illinois Extension is pleased to offer the 37th annual Stewardship Week Program! Open to youth in grades K-6, our goal is to educate students about the management of our natural land…
Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Day
University of Illinois Extension is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers to provide public pollinator garden stewardship opportunities at the Rend Lake Project Office Visitor Center from…
Final Stretch Learning
As the school year winds down, finding meaningful, ready‑to‑use lessons can be a challenge. Final Stretch Learning is a teacher professional development opportunity hosted by Ag in the Classroom…
