Events

Summer Camp Cook-Off

If you like cooking and a friendly competition, the Summer Camp Cook-Off is for you! This four-day camp combines basic cooking skills and kitchen safety with daily cooking competitions for a fun…

Rachel Carson Birthday Celebration | Kankakee County

Join Illinois Extension for a family celebration of conservationist and marine biologist Rachel Carson!

Considered a pioneer in conservation, Carson is widely credited with sparking the modern…

Rural Roots Family Fun Day

Bring the family to the Wyoming Public Library and join Illinois Extension for a fun day of learning as you celebrate our agricultural heritage! 

Hands-On Stations: Explore agriculture,…

Back to Basics

Back to Basics is a six-session series focused on the basics of homesteading through conservation and agriculture practices that can be completed at home.

Environmental Recycle Day: May 27…

Pollinator Pocket Workshop

Join us at Prairie Gardens in Champaign for a fun, hands-on planting event where you'll create your very own pollinator-friendly container garden to take home! 

Learn about Extension's…

Tree Identification

Join us for a day of garden stewardship, education and fun as we partner with the US Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake Project Office to provide public pollinator garden stewardship…

Double Feature at Moyer District Library

Looking for ways to stay sharp and feel your best? Join Illinois Extension’s Family Life and Nutrition and Wellness Teams for an engaging double feature at the Moyer District Library, 618 S. Sangamon…

Homegrown Healthy | Dixon

Are you thinking of growing a garden this year? Are you looking for more gardening ideas? We will show you how to plan and grow a garden and be healthy during this 10-week program. There will be no…

Certified Food Protection Managers

This course is only for K-12 school food service professionals.  

In Illinois, a Certified Food Protection Manager must be on-site any time food is being prepared and served.  …

Certified Food Protection Manager K-12 Training

Join us for a two day training event hosted at the Effingham County Extension Office! During this training, you will be working with Illinois Extension staff to become a Certified Food Protection…