Events

Protecting the Jewels of the Night

County: Kane, DuPage, Kendall
Join Ambassador for The Xerces Society, Carol Elkins, as she presents “Protecting the Jewels of the Night,” a talk about the beloved summer bug — fireflies! She will talk about what fireflies are,…

Homeschool and 4-H

Informational Meeting
County: Kendall

What: 4-H Meet and Greet 

Who: For local homeschool families

Why: Other homeschool families want to share their 4-H experiences and how to get involved. 

How: Led by a…

Stormwater Leadership Summit

Is your community facing water quantity issues, infrastructure and mitigation needs, and a lack of resources protecting water quality?

Join us for the Stormwater Leadership Summit, an event…

Leading Beyond Limits 4-H Volunteer Conference

4-H Volunteers and Teen Leaders

What to Expect:

Hands-on learning from expert 4-H educatorsFresh ideas for club meetings, Cloverbud activities, and teen leadershipNetworking with fellow volunteers and youth leadersCredit…

Be a Seed Shaker: Which Are Worth Saving?

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
Get more from zinnias after blooms say goodbye. 

Fall is a time to enjoy nature and learn when to harvest seeds for next season's bounty or blooms. Learn how to harvest those zinnia seeds…

Kane County 4-H Kick Off

County: Kane

  

Kick off a new 4-H year and get to know 4-HMonday, Oct. 1 | 6-7:30 p.m. | St. Charles

Each fall, we kick off a new 4-H year with fun events. Join us to learn about 4-H…

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4-H Building Bricks Challenge Series: October Challenge

Save the date!

Youth ages 8 to 18: Compete in our virtual building brick challenge series to show off your original builds with plastic building bricks like LEGO and MEGABLOKS! Each month, from…

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Youth Mental Health First Aid for the Agricultural Community

Mental Health First Aid for the Agriculture Community 2025
Explore ways to recognize and respond to youth mental health needs in agriculture. 

This specialized training teaches adults how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health…

Take charge of your health

Chronic Pain Self Management Class
County: McDonough

Take Charge of Your Health: Chronic Pain Management

Living with chronic pain can feel isolating—but it doesn’t have to. Starting October 2, 2025, this free six-week course offers practical…

Illinois State 4-H Dog Show

Save the date!

The State 4-H Dog Show for youth who have been promoted from their county events will be held Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the Interstate Center in Bloomington.

8 AM  …
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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