Events

Block Reference

Monticello Area Community Garden Kick-Off text layerd over a picture of dirt and garden tools

2026 Monticello Area Community Garden

Kick-Off Meeting

Join us for a kick-off meeting to learn about the garden, guidelines and vegetable gardening tips.

Register for a garden plot at go.illinois.edu/digin

Register by April 27.

A brain holding a barbell with "Head Strong."

Head Strong: Exercise Strategies to Enhance Memory and Thinking

County: Williamson

Are you headstrong about keeping your head strong? Challenging the brain, especially as you grow older can be beneficial. Many of us enjoy working on puzzles and games that require us to think and…

Variety of frozen produce

Yes, You Can: Freezing Your Summer Harvest

Winnebago
County: Winnebago

Before you know it, summer gardens will be overflowing with fresh fruits and vegetables. With a bit of planning, you can enjoy those garden-fresh flavors long after the growing season ends. A…

A jar of strawberry jam with strawberries on the table. A green 4-H logo in upper left corner.

Can that Strawberry Jam!

Youth Canning Class
County: Jersey
Let's make jam that we can eat all year round! Join Illinois Extension Food and Nutrition Educator Lisa Peterson for a youth-centered hands-on workshop on how to make strawberry jam using pectin and…
Carrots, Radishes and Onions on dark soil

CCMG: Vegetable gardening from the soil up

County: Champaign

A highly productive vegetable garden requires careful consideration of its location, soil building and preparation, informed selection of seeds and plants, appropriate timing of planting, and…

salad mix with berries and nuts

Summertime Salads Made Simple

County: LaSalle
Celebrate the flavors of the season with fresh, vibrant summertime salads. In this interactive program, learn how to build balanced, satisfying salads using seasonal vegetables, fruits, whole grains…
Person snacking at their desk with the words "Healthy Minds, Strong Communities"

POSTPONED
canceled
Snack with Purpose

Healthy Minds, Strong Communities Series
County: McLean
Take a closer look at why you snack—true hunger or habit—and discover how to choose foods that actually fuel your body.

This session blends mindful eating with practical nutrition tips, helping you…

A teacher on the floor with her students

The Eight Dimensions of Wellness for Early Childcare Providers

in Lake County
County: Lake

Early childhood educators play an essential role in shaping the social, emotional, and physical development of young children—yet their own wellness is often overlooked. To support those who care…

Poultry gather.

State 4-H Poultry Judging Contest

Poultry Judging Contest 2026

IMPORTANT: We will continue to follow Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) guidance regarding poultry exhibitions as the contest date approaches. Please…

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Tai Chi at Windsor of Savoy

April Session
County: Champaign

Move with Ease - Discover the Power of Tai Chi!

Experience a gentle yet powerful way to improve your strength, flexibility and balance while reducing pain and fall risk! 

Join…

Find local progams

View Map
College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

EEO myExtension Staff Login