Events

Block Reference

Home, lawn, and garden day logo

Home, Lawn, and Garden Day

Presented by the McLean County Master Gardeners
County: McLean

Location Information: The location of the 2026 Home, Lawn, and Garden Day event is still being confirmed. The event will not take place at the the McLean County Extension Office. This event page…

State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl

Save the date!

The 2026 Dairy Quiz Bowl will be held March 7, 2026 - more info to come!

Get ready to compete in an academic-like quiz bowl while demonstrating your knowledge of the dairy…

Children playing in nature

Wee Nats

Nature's Green Things
County: Stephenson
Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists), a fun interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Youth will learn about different environmental education topics through a story, activity, craft, and…
bluebird nest box

Birdhouse Workshop

Nell's Woodland
County: LaSalle

Kids can get creative and learn about nature in this hands-on workshop! Participants will build a bluebird nest box with guidance from a Master Naturalist volunteer and discover fun facts about…

cartoon children playing outside

Wee Naturalists-Winnebago County Office

Nature's Green Things
County: Winnebago
Join the University of Illinois Extension for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they will learn about different environmental education topics through a…

Books lined on shelves with text "spark at the library" and the 4-H clover logo

Lawrence County-SPARK at the Library: Paddleboat Challenge

Lawrence County
County: Lawrence
What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Seven monthly free classes will be held at the Lawrence Public…
Kids in park setting

Wee Nats - East Dubuque Library

Nature's Green Things
County: JoDaviess

Join the University of Illinois for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they learn about different environmental education topics through a story,…

stack of books

Private Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing

County: Winnebago

Private pesticide applicators who need their license renewed can attend the private applicator training and testing on March 10, at 8 a.m. at the Tebala Event Center, 7910 Newburg Road, Rockford,…

herbs and lettuce growing in pots

Indoor Edible Gardens

Princeton Public Library
County: Bureau

Gardening is not limited to outside in the summer. The Edible Indoor Garden shows you how to grow your own fresh herbs, salad greens, and more anytime of the year.

books stacked, two with pages flipped open, and text "spark at the Library" with sparkle icons and the 4-H clover logo

Richland County-SPARK at the Library: Paddleboat Challenge

Richland County
County: Richland
What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Seven monthly free classes will be held at the Olney Public…

Find local progams

View Map
College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

EEO myExtension Staff Login