Events
Homegrown Harvest
Learn how to make the most of your backyard! Discover how to identify and tap maple trees, collect sap, and turn it into syrup. You’ll also learn the essentials of selecting, planting, and caring…
Wee Nats - East Dubuque Library
Join the University of Illinois for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they learn about different environmental education topics through a story,…
Wits Workout
Keeping your brain healthy should be a priority throughout your life – not just in your later years. The Wits Fitness Brain Health program has been in existence since 2015. Adults meet regularly…
Lawrence County-SPARK at the Library: Straw Weaving Bracelet
Joliet Agronomy Summit
University of Illinois Extension is holding the Joliet Agronomy Summit this winter to provide producers with the…
Dudley Smith Farm Winter Meeting 2026
Stay informed on current agriculture practices and the latest research taking place at Dudley Smith Farm during the annual Winter Meeting. Topics this year include:
Cattle production and…
Forming an LLC
If you or your producers are curious about the details of an LLC, you’re not alone. Most farmers choose the LLC as their…
What's in My Food? Decoding Chemicals and Safety
Ever wonder what's really in your food? In this eye-opening session, we'll walk through the world of natural and…
Changing Climate and Historic Pests
Tree care isn't always led just by certified arborists, so Illinois Extension is ensuring that everyone has access to research-…
Winter-Sowing Workshop - Conservation@Home
Winter is the perfect time to start native plants from seed. Join us to learn the winter sowing method, a simple technique that uses natural freeze–thaw cycles to break seed dormancy. In this…