Events

Block Reference

Two clear glass jars are being used to plant small terrariums.

4-H Plant Terrarium Workshop

County: Christian
Discover the beauty of plant terrariums in this fun, interactive workshop. Learn the basics and design your own unique terrarium to take home and enjoy.  For ages 8-18 and you do not have…
Tree Pruning

Pruning Grapes and Other Small Fruits Workshop at the Refuge Food Forest

County: McLean

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.…

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! …

Native Landscape Design, Coaching Session B

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…

Sprayer driving through field

Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

PM 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…

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…

-

Green background with green and white logo
-

Annie's Project Workshop

County: Macon

Join us in Annie's Project Workshop and learn about all 5 areas of risk management - financial, human resource, legal, market, and production. This course will allow you to learn from women…

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