Events
Pruning Grapes and Other Small Fruits Workshop at the Refuge Food Forest
On Wednesday, February 25th, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, come to the Refuge Food Forest (701 E Lincoln St, Normal, IL. 61761) and learn the basics of grape and other small fruits pruning techniques.…
Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Day
University of Illinois Extension is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers to provide public pollinator garden stewardship opportunities at the Rend Lake Project Office Visitor Center from…
Composting with worms
This class will teach you to use worms to turn organic waste into nutrient-rich soil amendments (castings) for plants – called vermicomposting! …
Grow Light Workshop
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the essentials of starting seeds indoors and build your own grow light station to take home. Perfect for gardeners looking to get a jumpstart on…
Tai Chi at Windsor of Savoy
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!
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Certified Livestock Manager Training | Sycamore
Staff can get certified through one of University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois…
Master Naturalist Book Club
Join us each month as we read a different nature-themed book and enjoy a lively discussion. You do not have to be a Master Naturalist to participate. Everyone 18 and over is welcome. It's a great…
2026 Attracting Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds to Your Own Backyard Pollinator Garden - Williamson County
Have you noticed different birds at your feeders? Although ruby-throated hummingbirds are expected visitors to gardens east of the Rocky Mountains, several species of vagrant hummingbirds have…
Native Landscape Design Workshop, COACHING SESSION B
Following the January 29 Introduction to Landscape Design session, this online coaching session will consist of breakout rooms in which Extension staff and Master Gardener/Master Naturalist…
Certified Livestock Manager Training | Monmouth
Staff can get certified through one of University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois…