Events
WellRounded: Horticulture Through Herbs
WellRounded: Horticulture Through Herbs
Join us this April for the launch of our NAMI Sauk Area's WellRounded: Horticulture Through… series!
We’re kicking things off with Well Rounded:…
Ready & Resilient : Practical Climate Strategies for Illinois Municipalities
Rooted Resilience: How Cover Crops Nourish Health and Ease Hunger
Participants in this session will first examine the connection between agriculture, nutrition, and family well-being. What…
Nature Explorers SPIN Club: Lowden Miller State Forest
Give your child the chance to unplug, explore, and connect with nature through our Nature Explorers SPIN Club! Designed for youth ages 8–18, this hands-on experience encourages curiosity,…
Preserving Your Harvest: Home Canning
Join University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Jenna Smith, for this free…
Business Succession for a Strong Rural Community: Worker Co‑ops as a Transition Strategy
Rural communities across the country are facing a growing succession crisis as long‑time business…
From Peel to Plate
Fun fact: April is Winning at Reducing Food Waste Month!
Learn how to make the most of the food you bring home. This class looks at simple ways to cut food waste, store foods safely, and…
Backyard Pumpkin Patch
Join Illinois Extension for a free, hands-on workshop all about creating your own Backyard Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkins may be a fall favorite, but successful harvests start long before autumn arrives…
Foods from the Home Kitchen: Illinois Cottage Food Law
Start your food business at home as a Cottage Food Operation. In Illinois, certain foods can be made in home kitchens and sold at farmers' markets and other locations. Learn the basics of Illinois…
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…