Events

Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser

Green Earth Stan Harris Prairie Nature Preserve
County: Jackson

Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds on October 9 from 8:30-10 a.m. at Green Earth Stan Harris Prairie Nature Preserve: 37°45'16.2"N 89°14'46.7"W.…

4-H Volunteer Training: Supporting the Creating with Building Bricks Project

Volunteers, learn more about this new 4-H project!

Thursday, October 9, 7 to 8:15 pm

Come learn about the new Creating with Building Bricks project and how you can channel youth’s love of…

Lake Murphysboro Trash Blast

County: Jackson

Illinois Extension is partnering with Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Giant City State Park, and Lake Murphysboro State Park to protect our local natural resources by hosting a…

Adult Mental Health First Aid for the Agricultural Community

Mental Health First Aid for the Agriculture Community 2025
Learn to identify and respond to mental health and substance use challenges in the ag community.

This specialized training is designed for those in the agricultural community, providing…

Pumpkin Extravaganza

Lincoln Memorial Picnic Grounds
County: Union, Johnson, Pulaski, Alexander, Massac

Youth in the southernmost five county region are invited to celebrate the harvest season at the Pumpkin Extravaganza on October 13, 2025. This free event is open to the public and will engage…

Honey and Health: Nature's Sweet Treat

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2025
Learn more about honey and its benefits.

Honey is nature's perfect gift, produced from the nectar of flowers. There are 320 varieties of honey, which vary in color, odor, and flavor depending on…

Hold That Thought: Explore Strategies for Forgetfulness

County: Randolph

Have you ever gone into a room and couldn’t remember why you went in there? Misplaced your keys or cell phone? Forgotten what you were about to say? If you’ve answered “yes,” you are not alone!…

The Wild World of Woolly Worms

County: Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Alexander, Union

Illinois Extension presents "The Wild World of Woolly Worms"! Youth ages 6 -12 years old are invited to attend this fun, educational event at the Vienna Public Library October 14. Listen to a…

Amending Garden Soil

County: Saline

Growing a great garden starts with the soil. Fall soil preparation can be the key to a healthy, successful garden next spring! 

Join Extension educator, Bronwyn Aly, to learn about soil…

Protecting Your Heart and Metabolism: Physical Activity and Cardiometabolic Conditions in Older Adults

Community Seminar Series: Autumn Health Picks 2025
Learn how the right activity level protects your heart and metabolism as you age. 

Adults should aim for ≥150 minutes per week of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity or PA to reduce…

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