Events

Conservation Tours

Creating wildlife habitat on unprofitable acres.

Brent Fowler, a farmer and native plant enthusiast, enjoys creating wildlife habitat on unprofitable acres with a focus on bobwhite quail. He has…

2026 Conservation@Home Garden Tour

Join us for a tour to view beautiful gardens already certified by the Conservation@Home program. You will be able to view other approaches to conservation to plan for your own ecologically-minded…

2026 Illinois State 4-H Dog Show

Save the date!

The State 4-H Dog show is open to any 4-H member who has received a qualifying score at their local 4-H exhibition. Please contact your local Extension Office for local information…

Dairy Judging and Superior Young Dairy Producer Contests

The Illinois State 4-H Dairy Judging and Superior Young Dairy Producer Contests will be held on Saturday, August 22, at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Livestock Center (Open Show Ring). All youth…

Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy | Mt. Vernon

There are significant and detailed decisions to be made when owning a farm and building a legacy.

Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy events will feature critical and practical updates for…

Drone-based Herbicide Application Efficacy for Priority Invasive Plants

Drone-based herbicide applications for invasive plants have been increasing due to their low cost, the increasing availability of contract applicators, and decreasing equipment costs. However,…

North Pope Creek and Mud Creek Watershed Planning Meeting

Join local conservation partners for the North Pope Creek & Mud Creek Watershed Planning Meeting.

This meeting will introduce the watershed planning process and provide an opportunity…

Orr Beef Research Center Field Day 2026

Join University of Illinois Extension staff and researchers to learn about research updates, herd management decisions, and new trends.

All attendees must register by emailing Travis Meteer…

2026 Pumpkin Field Day

Explore pumpkin production with Extension.

From seasoned commercial growers to those simply curious about Illinois’ signature specialty crop, everyone can enjoy a day centered on pumpkins. Illinois…

Conservation Tours

Mindfulness walks provide multiple health benefits.

Prairie Land Conservancy is your local land trust in west central Illinois! Join them for a Mindfulness Walk at their Stony Hills Nature Preserve…