Events

2026 National Extension Master Gardener Coordinator Conference

Save the Date!Registration opens May 15, 2026 Conference Details 

Join us in one of the nation’s most vibrant horticultural hubs for the 2026 National Extension Master Gardener…

Certified Food Protection Manager Course

Under the Food Service Sanitation Code, the Illinois Department of Public requires all food establishments to be supervised by a certified Food Service Sanitation Manager during hours of operation.…

Cultivating Care Food Donation Garden Stewardship Day 6

Gain confidence in the garden. Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest…

Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy | Mt. Vernon

There are significant and detailed decisions to be made when owning a farm and building a legacy.

Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy events will feature critical and practical updates for…

Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Day

University of Illinois Extension is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers to provide public pollinator garden stewardship opportunities at the Rend Lake Project Office Visitor Center from…

Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser & Indigo Nathani - Giant City State Park Post Oak Trail

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…

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…

Trash Blast - Bean Ridge

Join us at Bean Ridge on September 4 for our monthly Trash Blast. Trash Blasts take place the first Friday of every month from March through June and September through October from 1:00 p.m. to 3:…

Some Things Just Need Covered Up

The Crossing Garden Education Series will guide you through a full gardening season -- from starting seeds and nurturing young plants to harvesting big and wrapping things up for the year. Along…

Gardening on a Budget

Learn how to start a container garden that nourishes your body and wallet.

Starting a container garden can benefit your budget and be a fruitful hobby that satisfies your taste buds. Learn about…