Events

Wits Fitness Thomson | September
Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Kara Schweitzer each month as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain and maintain and enhance cognitive…

Growing Herbs Garden Open House
Join us at the Monticello Community Garden for Growing Herbs and the Garden Open House!
Come by anytime between 11 am to 1 pm to learn about growing and harvesting herbs and make a…

Poverty Simulation Workshops | Sterling Township
Experience what it's like to live in poverty. Take part in this life-changing experience with University of Illinois Extension.
During this event, you'll step into the shoes of a low-…

Trash Blast - Union County
Join us at Iron Mountain in Union County on September 5 for a stewardship opportunity. Be sure to register by clicking the button below. Contact Anne Townsend with questions or for more…

IVCC Ag + Extension Fall Field Day
Illinois Valley Community College Agriculture in partnership with University of Illinois Extension invites you to our annual Fall Field Day. This exciting event brings together farmers,…

Edible Plant Walk

Poverty Simulation Experience
Experience what it's like to live in poverty. Take part in this life-changing experience with University of Illinois Extension.
During this event, you'll step into the shoes of a low-…

11th Annual Monarch Migration Festival
11th Annual Monarch Migration Festival 🦋
Celebrate the magic of monarchs at the 11th Annual Monarch Migration Festival! Join us on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM at…

Bat Acoustic Walk

Nature Journaling Workshop
Discover how to slow down, look closely, and connect more deeply with the natural world through the practice of nature journaling. During these hands-on workshops, participants will learn…