Events

What's in My Food? Decoding Chemicals and Safety | Mount Morris

Ever wonder what's really in your food? In this eye-opening class, we'll take a walk through the world of food chemicals - both natural and artificial. Learn how to identify them, understand…

Fresh from the Garden

The Crossing Garden Education Series will guide you through a full gardening season -- from starting seeds and nurturing young plants to harvesting big and wrapping things up for the year. Along…

What's in My Food? Decoding Chemicals and Safety

Discover how to decode food labels, bust myths, and take control of your plate.

Ever wonder what's really in your food? In this eye-opening session, we'll walk through the world of natural and…

Health and Community Wellness

Join us on Friday, August 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Franklin County Extension office for a chance to connect with Illinois Extension staff and Council members. During this introductory…

Illinois 4-H General Project Show at the Illinois State Fair

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The Illinois 4-H General Project Show will be held August 14 - 16, 2026. 

If you want to see what 4-H is all about, make sure to visit the Illinois State Fair. Award-…

2026 National Extension Master Gardener Coordinator Conference

Save the Date!Registration opens May 15, 2026 Conference Details 

Join us in one of the nation’s most vibrant horticultural hubs for the 2026 National Extension Master Gardener…

Certified Food Protection Manager Course

Under the Food Service Sanitation Code, the Illinois Department of Public requires all food establishments to be supervised by a certified Food Service Sanitation Manager during hours of operation.…

2026 Illinois State 4-H Dog Show

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The State 4-H Dog show is open to any 4-H member who has received a qualifying score at their local 4-H exhibition. Please contact your local Extension Office for local information…

Snake Road Sentinel Fall Workshop

Shawnee National Forest is seeking volunteers to assist with data collection on Snake Road during the fall season road closure. Snake Road Sentinels will be responsible for surveying the wildlife…

Cultivating Care Food Donation Garden Stewardship Day 6

Gain confidence in the garden. Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest…