Youth Crop Scouting Competition

Youth teams learn life skills from crop scouting fields to use in their future careers.

Knowing how to properly scout corn, soybean, or any commercial crop field is essential to understanding…

Cooking 101

In this Cooking 101 program, we will learn about: 

Basic concepts of cooking safety Nutrition Kitchen safety Cooking skills Baking skills

Using the 4-H 101 curriculum, we will…

I'm Positive, I'm Aging

What is the secret to successful aging? 

Believe it or not it has less to do with income, being free from illnesses, or a life free from disappointments. Studies have shown that successful…

NRCS Field Day

Did you know that the minimum farm size to participate in NRCS Urban Ag Conservation Practices is 1/100th Acre? 
Meet the NRCS Urban Agriculture Field Staff, Star Farmers and the U of I…

Tick Bites and Tick-Borne Diseases: The Interplay of Human Knowledge and Behavior

Discover how to safeguard against tick bites and disease transmission.

This presentation provides an overview of how human behavior can impact our risk of tick bites and tick-borne diseases.…

From Garden to Table, Crafting Fresh Salsa | Reddick Library

Do you like salsa? Learn about different fruit and vegetables salsas like spicy tomato salsa, salsa Verde and sweet mango salsa.  Savor the season using produce from your garden, grocer, or…

Culinary Herbs 101

 We are all looking for ways to be healthier, especially when it comes to our diet. Finding new ways to be healthier can be as simple as adding a few herbs to your favorite dish instead of salt…

Individual Plant Treatments to Control Woody Invasives

Treat invasive species one plant at a time. 

One technique used to manage invasive woody plant vegetation is focused, individual plant treatments such as herbicide foliar applications, cut…

North Central Agriculture and Climate Conference

Join Extension and agricultural professionals from across the region at the North Central Agriculture and Climate Conference to spotlight climate adaptation and mitigation research, outreach, and…

Wits Fitness Thomson Library | August

Join University of Illinois Educator Kara Schweitzer each month as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and enhance cognitive function…