Events

Big & Small Gardening

All ages are invited to learn more about gardening with the Lee County Master Gardeners. This series will be held the first Tuesday of the month starting through April 2026, with some months…

Pesticide Applicator Test Only

Private and commercial applicators who need to renew their licenses can test at the Elizabeth Community Building on Tuesday, February 3, starting at 10 a.m. This is a TEST ONLY site. There is no…

Making Your Money Work

4-H is partnering with Carlinville National Bank to help youth navigate the world of financial responsibility. Participants will learn money facts, habits, and the differences between needs and…

Certified Livestock Manager Training | Effingham

Strengthen livestock facility management through Certified Livestock Manager Training 

Staff can get certified through one of University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois…

Floral Design Class | Oregon

Join us for a free, informational introduction to the art of floral design! Hosted by University of Illinois Extension and the Rock River Center. In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn…

Chainsaw safety and Pruning Young Trees

Properly caring for trees fosters healthy and resilient communities.

Tree care isn't always led just by certified arborists, so Illinois Extension is ensuring that everyone has access to research-…

Master Gardener Training

Join others who share a love of gardening and plants to continue learning and develop skills to share your knowledge with others. Classes begin February 3, 2026, and will take place Tuesdays, from 5-…

DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Master Gardener Training

Start your Master Gardener volunteer experience by attending these Tuesday morning training sessions!

To become a Master Gardener, all you need is an interest in gardening, time to volunteer…

Winter Fruit Tree Pruning

Hands-on classroom session this winterJoin our Northern Illinois Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop with Alexis R. Barnes, Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator, to learn how — and when — to properly…

2026 Illinois Dairy Summit

Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Highland Community College, Freeport IL

Dairy Summit Agenda
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Registration
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Welcome and IMPA Updates
10:45…