Events

2026 Illinois Invasive Species Symposium

Explore the latest invasive species research updates, learn about management options, celebrate success stories, network with colleagues, and ask questions at…

Rural Roots Family Fun Day

Bring the whole family for a FREE day of learning and fun as we celebrate our agricultural heritage with Illinois Extension and community partners!Visit a variety of stations to enjoy:Free Petting…

ServSafe Training and Exam

The Food Protection Manager Certificate course caters perfectly to those aiming for certification in Food Protection Management for Illinois. Through ServSafe, which boasts ANSI-CFP accreditation…

4-H Candle Making Workshop

Get creative with the 4-H Teen Federation at a fun, hands-on candle-making workshop. Participants will create their own custom candles to take home or gift to someone special. This workshop is youth-…

4-H Memorial Camp Youth Summer Session 1

General registration is open!

Adventure awaits you at every turn at 4-H Memorial Camp. Every day is packed with activities that will challenge you to try new and exciting things. Best of all, you…

Agriculture Drone Education Day

Drones have rapidly become a powerful tool in modern farming practices.

The use of drones in agriculture has steadily gained traction, particularly in the application of agricultural inputs such as…

4-H Memorial Camp Youth Summer Session 2

General registration is open!

Adventure awaits you at every turn at 4-H Memorial Camp. Every day is packed with activities that will challenge you to try new and exciting things. Best of all, you…

5 Steps to Protect Your Farm, Legally Speaking

Build a resilient farm by first taking a few steps to protect it. 

Are there a few key steps that provide a big impact when it comes to the farm or ranch’s protection from legal risks? Yes,…

Moth Gardening: Amazing Pollinators of the Night

Learn more about the unsung pollinators visiting flowers and gardens at night. 

Butterflies are one of the most popular garden themes, but what about their nighttime counterparts? Moths, the…

Become a Dementia Friend

Learn simple, powerful ways to support those with dementia in your community.

More than 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and many more live with other forms of…