Events

Poverty Simulation Experience

County: Carroll, Ogle, Whiteside

Experience what it's like to live in poverty. Take part in this life-changing experience with University of Illinois Extension. 

During this event, you'll step into the shoes of a low-…

Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP)

Online sessions
Ready to take control of your health and manage your diabetes with confidence? Join us for the FREE virtual Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) — a six-week, evidence-based series developed by…

11th Annual Monarch Migration Festival

County: Knox

11th Annual Monarch Migration Festival 🦋

Celebrate the magic of monarchs at the 11th Annual Monarch Migration Festival! Join us on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM at…

Successfully Managing Your Landscape Waste

County: Winnebago

Fall brings beautiful seasonal changes, and often a large pile of yard waste. Instead of sending it to the landfill, why not turn that waste into something valuable? Composting is a simple and…

Energy Grid Resiliency 101

Resilient Communities Webinar Series 2025
Why does the electric grid matter, and what challenges is it facing today?  

Explore how the power grid works in Illinois, why resilience is essential…

Composting 101

Sherman Natural Prairie and Community Garden
County: Kane

Join the Kane County Master Gardeners who volunteer at Sherman Natural Prairie and Community Garden for Composting 101 on Wednesday, Sept. 10. This FREE afternoon program includes a classroom…

Food Safety in Fresh Produce — Wash and Pack Areas Webinar

Discover practical strategies to improve food safety in fresh produce wash and pack areas.

Discover practical strategies to improve food safety in fresh produce wash and pack areas during this…

Invasive & Nuisance Plants in the Landscape

County: Winnebago

Some plants quietly—yet quickly—invade and overtake our landscapes, pushing out natives and offering no benefits to people, wildlife, or the environment. Luckily, Fall is an ideal time to…

Cover Crop Field Day

County: Winnebago

Join the Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District and University of Illinois Extension for a cover crop field day! Attendees will have an opportunity to observe standing cover crops…

Wellness in Nature

Thinking, Learning, Caring Webinar Series 2025
Discover how a few mindful moments outdoors can boost your mental and physical well-being.

Spending time in nature can benefit mental and physical well-being. From creating a sensory experience…

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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