Events

Block Reference

Worms over a compost pile

Composting with worms

County: Kankakee
Learn about the fascinating world of worms!

This class will teach you to use worms to turn organic waste into nutrient-rich soil amendments (castings) for plants – called vermicomposting! …

Fun with Food lead by 4-H Teen Teachers text overlaying picture of four young students cooking food together

Fun With Food

DeWitt County Teen Teachers
Fun with Food! 

Join us for an engaging program led by some of 4-H's finest young teachers!  Fun with Food blends STEM concepts with health and wellness, all through the experiential…
Looking down a row of beef cattle sticking their heads through to eat from a feed bunk

Certified Livestock Manager Training | Sycamore

2026 Certified Livestock Management In-Person Training
Strengthen livestock facility management through Certified Livestock Manager Training 

Staff can get certified through one of University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois…

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…

Various pressed flowers with "Plants of Concern Herbarium Mounting."

Plants of Concern Herbarium Mounting - Jackson County

County: Jackson

Are you interested in mounting herbarium specimens for the Plants of Concern Program and Southern Illinois University Carbondale?  Sessions will rotate through different Illinois Extension…

A heart shape made of foods including fish, chicken, eggs, nuts, beans, lentils, avocado, broccoli, and spinach.

Heart Healthy Cooking: Protein

County: Christian

Discover the power of protein and how it impacts your health! In this interactive class, you’ll learn about different types of proteins, both animal-based and plant-based, and explore how they…

Young pigs walking around on slatted floors in a building

Certified Livestock Manager Training | Monmouth

2026 Certified Livestock Management In-Person Training
Strengthen livestock facility management through Certified Livestock Manager Training 

Staff can get certified through one of University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois…

A ruby-throated hummingbird flying near a red flower.

2026 Attracting Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds to Your Own Backyard Pollinator Garden - Williamson County

County: Williamson

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…

Sprayer driving through field

Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

AM Session
County: Putnam

This is an in-person, test-only session.  All exams will be offered.

All exams can also be taken at scheduled in-person, test-only sessions hosted by the Illinois Department of…

seedlings in tray

Seed Starting and Saving for Gardeners

Reddick Public Library
County: LaSalle

Get a jump start on the growing season! Participants will learn practical techniques for starting seeds indoors, discover which seeds can be direct-sown outdoors, and explore methods for saving…

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