Events

Block Reference

Conservation at Home sign

Conservation@Home Evaluator Training

In-person for Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties
County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Master Volunteers who are looking to certify as an evaluator can join us for continuing education.

Master Volunteers can help their community become part of a conservation movement! Join our…

Diabetes Clinic - Diabetes Meal Planning

Woodford County Workshop
County: Woodford

Join Nutrition and Wellness Educator and Registered Dietitian, Jenna Smith, to discover the role carbohydrates play in managing diabetes and learn how to develop a meal plan that fits your…

Life's Moments: From Memory to Legacy

Life's Moments: From Memory to Legacy

February Session
County: Champaign

Do you have a story waiting to be told?

This workshop is your chance to share yours, even if you've never written before. Join us on Thursdays starting February 5 from Noon to 1 PM at the…

Close-up of stacked dark chocolate bars with textured surfaces resting on cocoa powder.

Chocolate Unwrapped

From Bean to Bar: Taste, Learn, Enjoy
County: Monroe

Discover the magic behind your favorite treats!

Indulge your senses and satisfy your curiosity at this deliciously fun event for chocolate lovers of all ages! Explore the history, science,…

A farmer holding a child while walking through a field with cattle grazing.

Legacy & Law: Navigating Farm Succession

County: McDonough

Legacy & Law: Navigating Farm Succession

Planning for the future of your farm is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family, your land, and your legacy.…

-

apple orchard at sunset
-

Illinois Beginning Orchard Academy (IBOA)

Your Online Start to Orchard Success
County: JoDaviess, Stephenson, Winnebago

Ready to grow fruit trees with confidence? The Illinois Beginning Orchard Academy (IBOA) is a six-week online training designed to give new growers the knowledge and tools to start and manage an…

A diagram of all of the seven continents made with a variety of herbs and spices.

Global Gourmet - Japan

County: Jackson
Calling all young foodies ages 8–18! Join us for a hands-on program where we travel the globe to discover new dishes from around the world. Each session will feature a dish from a different country,…
Skyline of Chicago with Dig into Farm Planning superimposed

Open Office Hours

Dig into Farm Planning
County: Cook

Fridays from 10 am - 4 pm 
January 9, 16 and 23, 2026
February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026

Drop in to use our conference room, internet, printer, refreshments and work on your farm…

Bi-State Homesteading Conference set for February 20

Drawing knowledge from Illinois and Indiana

The Bi-State Homesteading Conference will take place Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET in the Beef House Oak Room, offering hands-on, research-based education for individuals…

A smiling girl taking a selfie with a snowman. A green 4-H logo in the lower right corner.

4-H Winter Photo Contest

County: Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery

Capture the magic of winter and take a picture with a winter theme for our Winter Photo Contest! The photo MUST be taken by the 4-H member during the Winter of 2025-2026 (Nov 25-Feb 26).

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