Illinois 4-H Road Trip: College & Career Readiness Conference
Registration Closes on September 25, 2026 About the ConferenceJoin us for the 2026 Road Trip: College & Career Day, a one-day conference designed for Illinois youth in grades 8–12 who are…
Echoes and Embers Art Camp
Explore this hands‑on arts day where youth explore creativity in nature through new ways to experiment, make, and express themselves. From bold art techniques to quiet moments of noticing the…
Fur Real Companionship
Discover the fantastic benefits animals bring to older adults. Research shows that pets can chase away…
What’s Happening Under the Panels? Exploring Solar Impacts on Soil Health
What happens to the ground underneath solar panels? Explore emerging information around solar development and soil health, and leave with practical tools and…
Honey and Health
Honey is a true superfood with unique characteristics and nutritional value. There are over 300 varieties of honey, each with unique flavor, color, and aroma profiles. The popularity of honey has…
Inside the Stress Response: Understanding the Amygdala’s Role
Why do we react to stress the way we do? This session explores the role of the amygdala, a key brain region involved in processing emotions and…
Speak for the Trees: Community Advocacy for Urban Forests
Community trees are an essential part of the urban ecosystem and add great value to the places we call home. Discover…
Native Plants Support Pollinators
October 20th 2026 (10:00 am) at the Milan Extension Office
We know that besides our bee friends, many other pollinators like birds, bats, butterflies, moths, beetles, wasps, and some small…
Mapping Change: Exploring English Use and Gentrification in Puerto Rico
Communities across Puerto Rico are experiencing shifts in language use,…
Botanical Workshop: Tree Identification and Wood Cookie Wreath
Join Horticulture Educator Emily Swihart on Thursday, October 22 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon.
This introductory workshop will teach participants how to identify common tree species using…