Events

Energy Grid Resiliency 101

Resilient Communities Webinar Series 2025
Why does the electric grid matter, and what challenges is it facing today?  

Explore how the power grid works in Illinois, why resilience is essential…

Food Safety in Fresh Produce — Wash and Pack Areas Webinar

Discover practical strategies to improve food safety in fresh produce wash and pack areas.

Discover practical strategies to improve food safety in fresh produce wash and pack areas during this…

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Leaf it to the Library: Learning Sessions with a Plant Expert

County: Mercer, Henry, Rock Island

Join University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Emily Swihart for a fun and informative gardening series that will be held at various libraries across our service area! Whether you're…

Where to Start: Declutter Your Home and Finances

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2025
Discover simple steps to organize your space and financial documents.

Do you feel overwhelmed trying to organize your stuff? Do you have a filing cabinet spilling over with financial paperwork?…

Wellness in Nature

Thinking, Learning, Caring Webinar Series 2025
Discover how a few mindful moments outdoors can boost your mental and physical well-being.

Spending time in nature can benefit mental and physical well-being. From creating a sensory experience…

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Online Illinois Gardener Training

Get Busy Growing Your Passion for Gardening!
Online Illinois Gardener Training

Our online, self-guided Illinois Gardener training course is available to take from the comfort of your home at your own pace. This online course is currently…

Building a Resilient Illinois Energy Grid

Resilient Communities Webinar Series 2025
What will it take to build a resilient electric grid in Illinois?

Discover state-specific energy grid goals, including clean energy targets, transmission system…

Fall Harvest of Horticulture: Pollinator Wisdom & Seasonal Gardening Tips

County: Mercer

Join the Mercer County Master Gardeners for an inspiring evening of learning, conversation, and seasonal gardening wisdom.

Thursday, September 18
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Aledo Fire Station

Leading Beyond Limits 4-H Volunteer Conference

4-H Volunteers and Teen Leaders

What to Expect:

Hands-on learning from expert 4-H educatorsFresh ideas for club meetings, Cloverbud activities, and teen leadershipNetworking with fellow volunteers and youth leadersCredit…

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Youth Mental Health First Aid for the Agricultural Community

Mental Health First Aid for the Agriculture Community 2025
Explore ways to recognize and respond to youth mental health needs in agriculture. 

This specialized training teaches adults how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health…

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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