Events

Succession Planning for Farm Families

Planning for the future of your farm is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family’s legacy.  Join us for an informative session on succession and estate planning…

Pruning Young Shade Trees

Proper pruning is critical to young trees.

Young shade trees face a variety of challenges in the landscape, resulting in surprisingly low survival rates for many of these plants. While planting…

Birds in the Garden: Creating and Enjoying a Bird Oasis

Discover the joy of transforming your outdoor space into a thriving haven for birds and pollinators. In this inspiring and visually rich presentation, certified professional gardener and garden…

Pruning: The Kindest Cut

You know you should be pruning… but when and how?

Late winter is a great time to do most pruning, but what should you be pruning and what should you wait on? Join Nancy Kuhajda, horticulture…

4-H Spring Workshop Series: Sewing

We invite you to join us for one or more of our Spring Workshop Series! 

It’s time to get the creative juices flowing before you finalize which 4-H projects to tackle this year. Each…

A Matter of Balance

A Matter of Balance: March 3–26, 2026

A Matter of Balance is a nationally recognized program designed to help older adults reduce their fear of falling and increase their activity levels.…

The Foods and Flavors of the Mediterranean Diet | Utica

Join Susan Glassman, Illinois Extension, Food and Nutrition Educator, and learn about the number one diet, The Mediterranean Diet. Get the research – Explore the Mediterranean diet and its…

Soil Health Week Event

Join us in celebrating Soil Health Week by attending a workshop focused on no-till cover cropping system for tomatoes and peppers in a high tunnels.Cover cropping within a high tunnel can help to…

4-H Embryology in the Classroom

This event is for teachers in Lee and Whiteside counties.  Registration due February 13, 2026-To ensure all materials are available and eggs orderedSupplies will be delivered the weeks of…

Watershed Steward Training

This science-based interactive training program provides a comprehensive look at watershed systems — including hydrology, water quality and quantity, flooding, and the ecological benefits of healthy…