Events

Container Gardening with Native Plants

Join us for a day of garden stewardship, education and fun as we partner with the US Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake Project Office to provide public pollinator garden stewardship…

Gardening with Wildlife | Belvidere

Do you enjoy gardening but worry about wildlife destroying it? 

Boone County Master Gardener interns Tenley Erickson-Ranum, and Brianne Ambrose will explore ways to enjoy wildlife…

Meditation Mornings

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Michele Crawford for Meditation Mornings. This free virtual series consists of fifteen-minute guided meditation sessions held every Monday, Wednesday…

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Wits Workout | Colfax

Does your brain need a fitness routine? 

Join University of Illinois Educator Sara Attig as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and…

Stewardship Week 2025

University of Illinois Extension is pleased to offer the 36th annual Stewardship Week Program! Open to youth in grades K-6, our goal is to educate students about the management of our natural land…

Master Naturalist Book Club

Do you love to read? Do you love the natural world? If you answered yes to both of these questions then you will love the discussions our book club has every month. Please feel free to join us! …

Double Feature at Oakwood Public Library

Feeling overwhelmed by clutter or struggling to make the most of what’s in your kitchen? Join Illinois Extension’s Family Life and Nutrition and Wellness Teams for an engaging double feature at the…

2025 Monticello Area Community Garden Kick-Off Meeting

Join us for a kick-off meeting to learn about the garden guidelines and organic planting methods, and how to apply them. 

Register by April 24.
 Register for the Kick-Off meeting…

Feeding with Care: A Food Pantry Training

Join us on April 24th at the Champaign County Farm Bureau Auditorium, 801 N Country Fair Dr, Champaign, IL 61821, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM for an engaging and educational event covering a variety of…

Rock Island County 4-H Pork Chop Dinner Fundraiser

4-H Pork Chop Dinner Fundraiser

Thursday, April 24, 4 - 7 PM

Join us for a delicious way to support Rock Island County 4-H & Extension programs!

New Location!
Blackhawk…