Events

4-H Family Winter Break Building Bricks Contest

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Does your family love building together? This is the opportunity for you! Create a build as a family over winter break! One entry per family. All participating families must have at…

"The Invisible Mammal" Film Screening Event | Sycamore

Against the backdrop of a global pandemic and the sixth mass extinction, filmmaker Kristin Tièche explores the crucial roles that bats play in our shared environment, and how a team of women bat…

Illinois State Legislative Update

Unlock insider knowledge on legislative updates that could redefine how counties and local governments operate.

Explore legislative updates on recent and upcoming changes to state law impacting…

Houseplant Care Class | Oregon

Love houseplants but not sure how to keep them happy? Join us for a free and fun class on houseplant care! Learn tips and tricks to help your indoor plants thrive all year long—from watering and…

Wee Nats

Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists), a fun interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Youth will learn about different environmental education topics through a story, activity, craft, and…

Winter Sowing | Belvidere

Is gardening your "thing"? Do you excitedly wait until spring to start your seeds? You don't have to anymore — learn how to start seeds all winter long! Join a Boone County Master Gardener as…

Peoria Agronomy Summit

Strengthen farm management decisions by attending the Peoria Agronomy Summit 

University of Illinois Extension is holding the Peoria Agronomy Summit this winter to provide producers with the…

Trees for Pollinators and Evergreen ID

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-…

Take Charge of Your Health | Virtual

Learn to thrive, not just survive, with your ongoing health conditions. Discover healthy ways to live with chronic conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and others. Find practical…

WinterFest 2026 | Genoa

Join staff and volunteers of the Natural Resource Education Center in Genoa for a full day of winter fun in the woods! Learn birding tips and tricks, explore the preserve with a guided forest hike…