Events
Statewide Webinars

Beyond Birding: The Fun and Importance of 'Bugwatching'
If birds are everywhere, insects are everywhere-er-er. In this age of insect decline, it is more urgent than ever to make observations of insects, share them with scientists, and act to reduce the…

Grapevine Wreaths
Join University of Illinois Extension Jo Daviess County Master Gardener Volunteers Laurie Zueger and Linda Helgeson for this program on Grapevine Wreaths. The program will take place at 1:30 p.m.…

Cooking for 1 or 2
Most recipes make a family-sized portion, causing a weeks’ worth of leftovers for someone cooking for one or two people. Learn…

Lawrence County- SPARK at the Library: 4-H Program on Straw Weaving Bracelets

Lake County 2023 Garden Learning Series
SWALCO and the University of Illinois Extension, Lake County Forest Preserve present the 2023 Garden Learning Series
Programs will be held on the second Wednesday of the month, 6:00 p.m…

Spooked by Spending Plans?
Gain control over your financial fearsCreating a budget can feel like you’re constricting your funds so you can’t have fun; however, creating a spending plan will ensure you’re determining where…

Don't Go It Alone: Improving Your Social Connections | Ogle County
Social isolation and loneliness can deeply impact your quality of life. Join Extension educator, Kara Schweitzer, as she speaks about the difference between social isolation and loneliness,…

Richland County- SPARK at the Library: 4-H Program on Straw Weaving Bracelets

Marketing Rural Tourism
“Developing and strategically marketing rural tourism has been shown to foster entrepreneurship, job creation, and cultural revival.” (Soulard et. al., 2023)
According to the Illinois…

Not All Carbohydrates Are Created Equal
Carbs: What you eat and how much you eat matters.Having a solid nutritional foundation to help you make healthier food choices when you have diabetes is vital. Find out what carbohydrates are,…