Events

4-H Crochet Workshop

Crochet Workshop – Join us for a fun day of all things crochet! You will take home a simple project that you will complete at the workshop! Yarn and crochet hooks are provided!Monday, April 6 | 4pm-…

Water Stewardship Educator Training

This workshop is designed for traditional and non-traditional educators teaching grades 6-12 about water stewardship and environmental action. Participants will learn the Earthforce framework and…

Conserving Your Land and Legacy

Starting the Conversation: Farm Succession Planning Strategies and Resources for Illinois Farm Families

Succession planning is an important task that farm operators and their families should…

Jumping Worms: Understanding and Managing a New Invader in Our Soils

A new soil invader is reshaping ecosystems across the Midwest, and communities in Illinois are beginning to feel the impact. Jumping worms (Amynthas spp.) (a rapidly spreading group of invasive…

Growing a Butterfly Garden: Illinois Butterflies and Their Host Plants

Build a garden that attracts butterflies all season long.

Butterflies use a variety of plants for nectar, but often their caterpillars are more picky.  Learn about the benefits of using native…

Nature Explorers SPIN Club: Morrison

Give your child the chance to unplug, explore, and connect with nature through our Nature Explorers SPIN Club! Designed for youth ages 8–18, this hands-on experience encourages curiosity,…

Monroe County Outdoor Explorers

Join us for a guided evening walk and educational talk as we explore seasonal blooms and learn how to identify native wildflowers growing in our local landscapes.

This program is designed…

Succession Through Shared Ownership: Exploring ESOPs and Employee-Led Transitions

Examine how ESOPs and other shared-ownership models provide a clearer, more practical framework for succession planning.

This webinar provides a framework for understanding broad-based employee…

Certified Food Protection Manager Course - Jo Daviess

The University of Illinois Extension will offer the Certified Food Protection Manager Course. This two-part class is an accredited American National Standards Institute (ANSI) course that meets the…

Certified Food Protection Manager Class | McLean County

Illinois regulations require food establishments to have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. 

University of Illinois Extension offers the Food Protection…