Events

Gardener's Day 2026

Registration is now closed. If you are interested in attending, please contact Kate Budde, kbudde@illinois.edu to see if there are any spots left.

Get ready to dig into inspiration at the…

Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week Kickoff Event

Working around grain is a dangerous role that many perform every day. 

Learn ways to ensure that safety is at the forefront of a workday by attending in person or tuning in to the livestream…

I'll Go with You: Supporting Youth Through Trauma and Into Trauma-Focused Treatments

Learn practical, compassionate strategies to help young people heal after difficult experiences.

Traumas are common; we will all experience scary and upsetting events in our lives, and there is…

Succession Through Shared Ownership: Exploring ESOPs and Employee-Led Transitions

Examine how ESOPs and other shared-ownership models provide a clearer, more practical framework for succession planning.

This webinar provides a framework for understanding broad-based employee…

Growing a Butterfly Garden: Illinois Butterflies and Their Host Plants

Build a garden that attracts butterflies all season long.

Butterflies use a variety of plants for nectar, but often their caterpillars are more picky.  Learn about the benefits of using native…

The Memory of Tomorrow: Everyday Memory Slips, Why They Happen, and How to Support Them

Discover what your everyday memory slips are really telling you and learn how to strengthen them.

Why do we sometimes forget to take our medication, return a phone call, or bring something we meant…

Wits Fitness

Boost Your Brainpower with Wits Fitness!Ready to keep your mind sharp and your spirits high? Wits Fitness is a fun, engaging class designed to support brain health through interactive activities,…

State 4-H Awards Banquet

Celebrate our state award winners!

Celebrate our state award winners!

The Illinois 4-H Awards and Scholarship program honors an amazing group of young people who have made 4-H and their…

Gardening on a Budget

Learn how to start a container garden that nourishes your body and wallet.

Starting a container garden can benefit your budget and be a fruitful hobby that satisfies your taste buds. Learn about…

Land Leasing Basics

Don't let a loose lease delay a farm's growth. 

Leasing farmland is so commonplace that landowners, farmers, and ranchers may only think about the lease itself once things go wrong. Prevent…