Gardening in the Air Virtual Symposium
Find inspiration to repot that plant or kickstart a dream gardening project.Gardeners manage a range of factors and elements to help plants grow. Extension helps bring all the pieces together in a…
October 4-H Volunteer Shooting Sports Certification
4-H Volunteer Shooting Sports CertificationIllinois 4-H is offering an additional fall session of the Volunteer Shooting Sports Certification for adults interested in leading local 4-H…
Pour, swirl, create
Unlock your creativity at our Paint Pouring Workshop, where you’ll learn basic color theory and then let your imagination take over. Participants will…
Wits Fitness
Boost Your Brainpower with Wits Fitness!
Keep your mind active and your mood lifted with Wits Fitness — an engaging, research‑informed program designed to support lifelong brain…
Solar and Farmland: Navigating Local Land Use, Conservation, and Farm Economics
As solar energy development continues to grow across Illinois, agrivoltaics is being explored as a way to balance renewable energy production, diversify income…
Mindfulness and Music in Early Childhood: Supporting Attention and Emotional Regulation
Early childhood is a critical period for developing attention, emotional regulation, and coping skills. This…
Virtual Stormwater Leadership Summit 2026
The second Illinois Extension Stormwater Leadership Summit brings together community leaders from across Northern Illinois to build tools and networks and explore shared solutions to address…
Native Seed Share
Want to plant native plants but not sure where to start? Looking for a specific native plant to complete your landscape? The Native Seed Share is a welcoming, beginner‑friendly event where…
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IL 4-H Building Brick Build Challenge - November
Our free monthly building brick challenge series is back for the 26-27 year! Each month, from October to December, youth can create their own original builds following the month’s theme and…
Beyond the Stigma: Conversations and Care in the Opioid Crisis
Opioid use disorder affects communities across Illinois and beyond. This session explores how stigma shapes conversations about substance…