Events
Compost Giveback & Ask a Master Gardener Booth
SOIL LOVES COMPOST!
Celebrate International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) and learn about the many benefits of this naturally produced soil amendment. We're giving away a truckload of…
Wits Fitness
Getting the Scoop on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Decades of research have clearly demonstrated the connection between diet and health. Today, diet-related chronic diseases, including heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, obesity, and…
Blooms for Mom
Come make a special flower arrangement for Mother’s Day!
In this fun workshop, you’ll learn how flowers grow, how to safely cut and prepare them, and an easy “Rule of 3” that helps you…
Introduction to the MIND Diet: Eating for Brain Health
Discover how the MIND diet—a blend of the Mediterranean and DASH diets—supports cognitive health and reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. In this program led by Kristin Bogdonas, Illinois…
From Backyards to Boardrooms: Building Community Led Climate Resilience at Every Scale
Make sense of what climate change means for our state today and what we can do together to prepare for tomorrow during this 90‑minute interactive workshop with University of Illinois Extension…
Afterschool Networking Group Meeting
Each month staff from any type of afterschool program are invited to this professional networking opportunity. The monthly meetings are designed to focus on resource sharing, connecting agencies…
Eat and Educate - Eating Well as You Age
Learn how nutritional needs change over time and how to make smart, enjoyable food choices that support heart health, bone strength, digestion, and immune function. Gain practical tips for…
Junior Master Naturalist Program – Bug Bytes - Insects Spring 2026
Cake It ‘Til You Make It State 4-H Cake Decorating Competition
Registration is open!In this high-energy, live cake decorating competition, youth will engage in a creative, hands-on experience that fosters artistic expression, builds confidence, and promotes…