Events
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Diabetes 101
Thinking Outside the Bag
Turn everyday lunch sacks into a handmade book!
Youth will learn how to fold, bind, and decorate their own eco-friendly journal complete with built-in pockets for secrets, sketches, and…
Orr Beef Research Center Field Day 2026
Join University of Illinois Extension staff and researchers to learn about research updates, herd management decisions, and new trends.
All attendees must register by emailing Travis Meteer…
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…
Yoga at Whistler Woods
Yoga at Whistler Woods
All-level yoga. No experience necessary. Yoga mats and props provided.
September 2, 9, 16, and 23
10-11am
Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser & Indigo Nathani - Green Earth Oakland Nature Preserve
Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser and Indigo Nathani, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds! Learn to identify our feathered friends in some of our local sites. All ages…
Illinois Centennial Soil Archive
Ever wonder how our soil has changed over the last 100 years? Discover the incredible story behind the University of Illinois Soil Lab's Centennial Soil Archive Project. A key piece of…
Seed Saving
Interested in saving seeds from your garden? Effective seed saving involves more than just collecting seeds at the end of the season. Learn the principles of open pollination, variety isolation,…
2026 Pumpkin Field Day
Explore pumpkin production with Extension.From seasoned commercial growers to those simply curious about Illinois’ signature specialty crop, everyone can enjoy a day centered on pumpkins. Illinois…
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Native Garden Design series
University of Illinois Extension and Lincoln Memorial Garden are offering a three-part native landscape design series this autumn. Throughout the series, Illinois Extension staff and Master…