Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
Learn to cut with confidence at one of our fruit tree pruning workshops this winter. After a demonstration and introduction to the principles of pruning, our instructors will guide you through…
Native Landscape Design Workshop, COACHING SESSION B
Following the January 29 Introduction to Landscape Design session, this online coaching session will consist of breakout rooms in which Extension staff and Master Gardener/Master Naturalist…
Open Office Hours
Fridays from 10 am - 4 pm
January 9, 16 and 23, 2026
February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026
Drop in to use our conference room, internet, printer, refreshments and work on your farm…
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4-H Junior Leadership Conference
Save the date! March 7–8, 2026The Illinois 4-H Junior Leadership Conference (JLC) is an engaging, hands-on event designed for junior high 4-H members in 7th and 8th grade. It introduces youth to…
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Virtual School and Community Garden Training Series
Conservation@Home's 2026 Spring Ephemerals webinar
Have you ever wondered how some wildflowers bloom while the ground is still cold and the air feels like winter? Join University of Illinois Extension for this free one-hour webinar to explore…
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Junior Master Naturalist 4-H SPIN Club
Explore Nature with the 2026 Cook County Junior Master Naturalist Program!
Are you a young leader who cares about your community, the environment, and creating a more just and sustainable…
Land Leasing Basics
Leasing farmland is so commonplace that landowners, farmers, and ranchers may only think about the lease itself once things go wrong. Prevent…
State 4-H Robotics Competition
Registration is open!The Illinois 4-H State Robotics Competition is a statewide STEM event where youth enrolled in 4-H robotics programs come together to design, build, and program robots as teams…
State 4-H Robotics Competition
Registration is open!The Illinois 4-H State Robotics Competition is a statewide STEM event where youth enrolled in 4-H robotics programs come together to design, build, and program robots as teams…