Events

Inside the Stress Response: Understanding the Amygdala’s Role

Learn how a small brain region shapes your reactions.

Why do we react to stress the way we do? This session explores the role of the amygdala, a key brain region involved in processing emotions and…

Speak for the Trees: Community Advocacy for Urban Forests

Trees benefit communities. Giving them a voice strengthens their presence.

Community trees are an essential part of the urban ecosystem and add great value to the places we call home. Discover…

Native Plants Support Pollinators

October 20th 2026 (10:00 am) at the Milan Extension Office
We know that besides our bee friends, many other pollinators like birds, bats, butterflies, moths, beetles, wasps, and some small…

Mapping Change: Exploring English Use and Gentrification in Puerto Rico

Discover what neighborhood development and the rise in the use of English may mean for Puerto Rico’s culture.

Communities across Puerto Rico are experiencing shifts in language use,…

Botanical Workshop: Tree Identification and Wood Cookie Wreath

Join Horticulture Educator Emily Swihart on Thursday, October 22 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. 

This introductory workshop will teach participants how to identify common tree species using…

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…

Mindfulness and Music in Early Childhood: Supporting Attention and Emotional Regulation

See how music and mindfulness can help children manage their emotions and stay focused.

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…

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

Discover practical ways to address opioid-related stigma.

Opioid use disorder affects communities across Illinois and beyond. This session explores how stigma shapes conversations about substance…