State 4-H Superior Young Producer General Livestock Contest

Mark your calendar!

4-H members, don't miss your chance to compete for one of nine $1,000 scholarships -- on-site, walk-up registration begins at the 4-H Superior Young Producer Contest and…

The Consequences of Agricultural Chemical Trespass into Illinois Ecosystems

What happens when a pesticide doesn't stay where it's put? 

The landscape of Illinois has been devoted primarily to agriculture for more than 100 years. Agricultural intensification has led to…

Tree ID Walks

Join us for a Tree ID Walk where you'll learn to identify tree species by their leaves, bark, and shape, explore native and introduced tree species, and discuss best practices for maintaining urban…

DIY Bottle Terrariums

Explore the magical, enclosed world of bottle terrariums--self-contained plant environments within glass. Join Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Bruce Black to explore terrariums, their…

ABCs of School Nutrition

Do any food service staff need USDA Professional Standard training hours?  Did you know the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA) requires a minimum of annual training hours for all…

4-H Passport to the Outdoors - Gardening 2

Join us for Gardening Day 2 of 2 at the 4-H Memorial Camp!  In this part, kids will learn about vegetable plants and pick their own fresh vegetables to take home and enjoy! Please bring a…

Let's Make Summer Salsa

Love salsa? Learn how to make the most out of your summer produce by making fresh salsa! This class is open to all ages and will involve hands-on practice making a variety of different salsas.…

Navigating Farmland Leases

The meeting will focus on the basics of settling up a farmland lease agreement between a landowner and the tenant farmer. There will be a discussion of the trends in land values, cash rents and, land…

What Illinois Residents Should Know About Climate Change

Climate change is here, let's talk about it. 

Discover what climate change means for Illinois now and in the future and explore practical solutions. Learn how you can play a vital role in…

Nocturnal Insect Citizen Science Sort August 2024

Join us in an exhiting research project investigating how forest management techniques impact the diverse world of moths, beetles, and other flying insects! We're looking for volunteers to team up…