Events
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…
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Stewardship Week 2026
University of Illinois Extension is pleased to offer the 37th annual Stewardship Week Program! Open to youth in grades K-6, our goal is to educate students about the management of our natural land…
4-H Clay Workshop
Tomato Troubles
Tomatoes are one of the most popular and commonly grown plants in home gardens. Learn about common problems that plague tomatoes as well as ways to address them.
Fulton County Jr. Master Gardener Club Begins
The Junior Master Gardener 4-H Club is an innovative 4-H youth gardening opportunity. It is modeled after the highly popular Master Gardener program, and offers horticulture and environmental…
Eat and Educate - Navigating Change as we Age
Everyone is aging, and many changes happen along the way - physically, mentally, financially - in about every aspect of our lives. This lesson will examine some of those changes and how to adopt a…
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…
Preserve the Season - Ottawa
Are you ready for SUMMER?
Discover how to preserve the season. Join Susan Glassman, Health and Community Wellness Food and Nutrition Educator to learn food preservation methods along with food…
Nourish Your Heart
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. However, many of the risk factors contributing to heart disease are preventable through lifestyle changes, including dietary…