Events
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North Central Agriculture and Climate Conference
Tick Bites and Tick-Borne Diseases: The Interplay of Human Knowledge and Behavior
This presentation provides an overview of how human behavior can impact our risk of tick bites and tick-borne diseases.…
Individual Plant Treatments to Control Woody Invasives
One technique used to manage invasive woody plant vegetation is focused, individual plant treatments such as herbicide foliar applications, cut…
NRCS Field Day
Did you know that the minimum farm size to participate in NRCS Urban Ag Conservation Practices is 1/100th Acre?
Meet the NRCS Urban Agriculture Field Staff, Star Farmers and the U of I…
From Garden to Table, Crafting Fresh Salsa | Reddick Library
Do you like salsa? Learn about different fruit and vegetables salsas like spicy tomato salsa, salsa Verde and sweet mango salsa. Savor the season using produce from your garden, grocer, or…
Wits Fitness Thomson Library | August
Join University of Illinois Educator Kara Schweitzer each month as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and enhance cognitive function…
Wits Fitness Mt. Carroll Library | August
Engage in interactive activities designed to enhance cognitive function and memory in Wits Fitness Brain Exercises offered by University of Illinois Extension. The monthly classes are held on…
Herbs and Cut Flowers Homesteading Workshop
No homestead or small farm is complete without a flower and herb patch. They are a great addition to in-town gardens, garden beds and…
DSAC Youth Gardening Class
Extension staff and volunteers are once again offering summer youth gardening classes at Dixon Springs Agricultural Center. These classes are a great way for local children to learn about…
Back to School with ABCs of School Nurtition
Earn six (6) hours of USDA Professional Standards for school nutrition team members from the ABCs of School Nutrition. ABCs of School Nutrition is provided by the University of Illinois Extension…