Events
VCMG's Present: What's new in garden centers?
Gardeners welcome the change of seasons for many reasons, one being that it often provides a blank slate. The plant problems they had last year are in the past. Spring brings new colors, textures…
Garden-Grown Glow: Intro to Herbal Bath & Body Products
How to come out smelling like a rose! Discover how flowers and herbs from your own garden can be transformed into fragrant, plant-based products for everyday use. This presentation offered…
4-H Cookie Decorating
Learn the basics of cookie decorating with this fun, hands-on workshop! Learn from the decorators at Ginger Bean Bakery how to decorate beautiful and colorful themed sugar cookies! Each…
Reviving Illinois Wetlands
Wetlands of all sizes filter pollutants, provide protection from floods, recharge groundwater and serve as wildlife and fish habitat. But despite…
CCMG's Present: Spring/Cool Season Vegetable Pests and Pathogens
Spring is a wonderful time to begin planting many cool-season vegetables. Cool-season vegetables can often withstand periodic frosts and can thrive prior to the onset of the summer heat. But…
Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing
This is an in-person, test-only session. All exams will be offered.
All exams can also be taken at scheduled in-person, test-only sessions hosted by the Illinois Department of…
The Evolution of Succession Planning: Strengths, Shortfalls, and Innovative Pathways Forward
Traditional succession planning is essential to business continuity and stability. This…
Cook and Connect with Extension
Join Illinois Extension for Cook and Connect, a hands-on cooking experience designed for youth ages 9–13. Participants will explore new flavors, practice teamwork, and learn mindful eating habits…
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…
