Events

IMPACT2 Climate Visioning Activity for Farmers

Help create visions of the future Midwestern agricultural landscape! 

Come help us create visions of the future Midwestern agricultural landscape! You are invited to participate in our…

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…

Master Gardener Training 2025 Session 9

From farms and small-town to suburbs and the inner city, more than 2,600 volunteers statewide put their mission of “helping others learn to grow” into practice by providing gardening education and…

Bullying Among Older Adults

Recognize the signs of senior bullying and learn how to respond with empathy and action.

Most people think of bullying as something done to children by other children. As the attention and focus on…

The Fermented Loaf: Sourdough Bread

Discover the magic of lacto-fermentation in this hands-on series! In one class, you’ll learn the art of transforming cabbage into crunchy, tangy sauerkraut and take home your own jar to ferment…

Eating for Balanced Blood Sugar

Explore how everyday foods impact blood sugar.

Help the clients avoid blood sugar highs and lows so they have the energy to thrive each day. Learn how foods affect blood sugar and how to support…

Fruit Tree Pruning Fundamentals Workshop | Boone County

Learn the art of fruit tree pruning! Fruit trees are pruned to control size, promote healthier growth, increase fruit size and quality, improve air circulation and light penetration, and make…

Entertaining the Healthy Way

Join Illinois Extension and Taylorville Memorial Hospital for a festive and fun-filled holiday appetizer class that will leave you feeling confident and inspired to impress your guests this season…

Managing Woody Invasive Plants: Fall Classroom Edition

Invasive plants may spread quietly, but their impact is loud.  Thankfully, when other plants lie low for the colder months, many invasives stick out, giving us the perfect opportunity to manage…

How to Apply for DCEO Grants for Rural Illinois Communities

If you have ever wondered how the State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity could help your rural Illinois community, then this meeting is for you. 

Join the…