Events

Certified Food Protection Managers

This course is only for K-12 school food service professionals.  

In Illinois, a Certified Food Protection Manager must be on-site any time food is being prepared and served.  …

Certified Food Protection Manager K-12 Training

Join us for a two day training event hosted at the Effingham County Extension Office! During this training, you will be working with Illinois Extension staff to become a Certified Food Protection…

Double Feature at Moyer District Library

Looking for ways to stay sharp and feel your best? Join Illinois Extension’s Family Life and Nutrition and Wellness Teams for an engaging double feature at the Moyer District Library, 618 S. Sangamon…

Tree Identification

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…

Homegrown Healthy | Dixon

Are you thinking of growing a garden this year? Are you looking for more gardening ideas? We will show you how to plan and grow a garden and be healthy during this 10-week program. There will be no…

Illinois Invasive Species Symposium

Invasive insects, plants, and animals are a serious and expensive threat to Illinois waterways, natural areas, and farm fields. These non-native species spread quickly, and once they take hold are…

Homegrown Healthy | Morrison

Are you thinking of growing a garden this year? Are you looking for more gardening ideas? We will show you how to plan and grow a garden and be healthy during this 10-week program. There will be no…

Breadmaking 101 at Rantoul Public Library

Join Nutrition and Wellness Educator Rachel Mannen at Rantoul Public Library  (106 W Flessner Ave, Rantoul, IL 61866) on May 30th at 1 PM to learn the basics of breadmaking. This workshop…

Carolyn Mason Education Day

Please join us as we spend the morning learning about nature to celebrate a special woman. We will start with an optional birding hike followed by registration and a continental breakfast. MJ…

Wellness in Nature

 Step into nature and awaken your senses on a wellness walk at COMLARA Park on May 31 from 9-11am . This immersive experience invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and engage all five…