Events

4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training Central Illinois

Help young people build confidence, responsibility, and lifelong skills through Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports! We’re seeking adult volunteers (21+) who are willing to learn, lead, and support…
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State 4-H Esports Tournament

Registration is open!

Registration is now open for Level Up: 2026 Illinois 4 H State Esports Tournament!

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Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser & Indigo Nathani - Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Harmony Trail

County: Jackson

Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser and Indigo Nathani, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds!  Learn to identify our feathered friends in some of our local sites.  All ages…

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Dementia Friends

County: Williamson

Dementia Friends is a global movement developed by the Alzheimer's Association. The goal is to help everyone in a community understand five key messages about dementia, how it affects people, and…

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Landscaping with Native Plants Garden Tour with Lyle White and Master Gardener Joe Powers

County: Jackson
Gardening with native plants can be a satisfying journey.  Come on a walking tour of three gardens at Touch of Nature with Touch of Nature Board Member Lyle White and Master Gardener Joe Powers…
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Cut Flower Production

Summer Twilight Series
County: Washington
Explore cut flowers, bedding plants, and hanging baskets.

The Summer Twilight Series kicks off with a tour of Flower Girls Greenhouse on May 18 at 6 p.m. Flower Girls began in 2018 when Chris…

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Eat and Educate - Living with Arthritis

Strong and Steady
County: Randolph

This program is designed to support older adults living with arthritis by focusing on simple, effective lifestyle changes that can reduce pain, improve mobility, and enhance…

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Invasive Species Q&A Livestream

Everyday Environment Series
Everyday Environment Series

Do you have questions about invasive species? We have the answers! The Everyday Environment team with University of Illinois Extension is hosting a free livestream Q…

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Illinois Finance Authority Programs Overview

Unlocking Capital for Illinois Communities
Discover strategies for unlocking capital for communities in Illinois.

Illinois Extension will host a webinar highlighting how the Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) helps communities close funding…

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Integrating Health, Education, and Economy in Outdoor Recreation

Resilient Communities Series

Illinois’s natural landscapes are an economic engine driving public health and high-impact youth development. Explore how investing in outdoor recreation…

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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