Events

Seed and Plant Choices, Soils, and Fertilizers

Growing Great Vegetables Webinar Series

NOTE: Registration is required for all sessions of the Growing Great Vegetables Series by Feb. 28. Space is limited and after Feb. 28, registration is closed. 

Start garden planning before…

Is It All in My Head? Mind-Body Approaches to Pain

Community Seminar Series: Springtime Science 2025
Learn how biopsychosocial factors affect body sensations and find practical ways to use this model daily.

It's no secret that biopsychosocial factors can lead to uncomfortable body sensations, but…

Pruning Methods and Benefits of Trees

Community Tree Care Series
Trees are essential to nature’s landscape and our daily lives.

Discover the incredible ways trees enhance our lives and communities in this session. From improving air quality and reducing energy…

Follow the Drop: Illinois Water from Source to Tap

Everyday Environment Webinar Series
Do you know where your drinking water comes from? 

Illinois is a diverse state when it comes to water resources, and where your water comes from depends on how much is available, the quality…

NW Regional Horse Bowl and Hippology Contests

County: Boone, Bureau, Carroll, DeKalb, Henderson, Henry, JoDaviess, Knox, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, McDonough, Mercer, Ogle, Putnam, Rock Island, Stark, Stephenson, Warren, Whiteside, Winnebago

Make plans to attend the Northwest Illinois Regional Horse Bowl and Hippology Contest at Sauk Valley Community College on March 15.

HORSE BOWL

Demonstrate your knowledge of equine-…

Land Leasing Basics

Legal Training for Illinois Small Farms Webinar Series
Don’t forget about the basics when considering leasing land. 

Leasing farmland is so commonplace that landowners, farmers, and ranchers may not think twice about the lease itself. Until things…

Cool-Season Vegetables

Growing Great Vegetables Webinar Series

NOTE: Registration is required for all sessions of the Growing Great Vegetables Series by Feb. 28. Space is limited and after Feb. 28, registration is closed. 

Discover which crops grow as…

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2025 Rain Garden Rumble

Who will you root for?
It's a native plant playoff! 

Get to know 28 of the native plants found in the Red Oak Rain Garden by building a bracket and voting for your favorites. Cast your votes during daily…

Gardener's Day 2025

County: McDonough

Calling all gardening enthusiasts! Don't miss out on a day filled with learning, inspiration, and community at the 27th Annual Gardener's Day, sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension and…

Warm-Season Vegetables

Growing Great Vegetables Webinar Series

NOTE: Registration is required for all sessions of the Growing Great Vegetables Series by Feb. 28. Space is limited and after Feb. 28, registration is closed. 

Discover what crops grow as…