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Announcements and Highlights

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. Then create your own decorative wood cookie wreath to take home. Get all the details and register today!

Gardening in the air

Gardening in the Air, led by Extension horticulture experts, returns Oct. 24. The online event features presentations on various topics such as landscapes, trees, herbs, perennials, vegetable gardening, native plants, and more

Native Plants Support Pollinators

We know that besides our bee friends, many other pollinators like birds, bats, butterflies, moths, beetles, wasps, and some small mammals play an essential role in our ecosystem’s survival. This class will explore the importance of native plants and their impact on these pollinators. Join us on Tuesday October 20 10 to 11 a.m.

Events

Native Plants Support Pollinators

October 20, 2026

County

Rock Island

Speak for the Trees: Community Advocacy for Urban Forests

October 20, 2026

Mapping Change: Exploring English Use and Gentrification in Puerto Rico

October 21, 2026

Botanical Workshop: Tree Identification and Wood Cookie Wreath

October 22, 2026

County

Rock Island

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News Releases

October 14, 2026

Hunters Feeding Illinois returns for the 2026-27 hunting season
URBANA, Ill. – A popular program returns for its fifth season to help feed neighbors in need. Hunters Feeding Illinois connects hunters, meat processors, and food pantries to bring lean protein to local residents and families, providing a unique pathway to address and improve food insecurity....

A person working to repot plants while looking up something on a tablet.

October 7, 2026

Repot that plant while tuning in to Extension’s Gardening in the Air virtual gardening sessions
URBANA, Ill. — Repotting that houseplant has been on your to-do list, so add in some background gardening talk to set the tone for a fall Saturday. Join Extension on Oct. 24 for the Gardening in the Air virtual symposium. Tune in to the presentations from indoors, outdoors, or while...

October 2, 2026

Health Literacy Month: Knowledge is power
October is Health Literacy Month, a time to recognize the importance of finding, understanding, and using health information to make informed decisions. Health literacy isn’t about how smart someone is, it’s about having the knowledge and confidence to navigate everyday health situations, from...

October 1, 2026

University of Illinois launches Center for Food Systems, Nutrition Security, and Health Integration
URBANA, Ill. – University of Illinois Extension celebrated the launch of a new Center focused on food, nutrition, and health at an event that brought partners together from across campus and Illinois. The...

A screenshot of the homepage of the farm scene and text from the Agricultural Injury Dashboard.

September 23, 2026

U of I researchers develop interactive tool to track agricultural injuries, strengthen prevention efforts
URBANA, Ill. — Agriculture is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. Each year, vehicles, machinery, environmental hazards, and other incidents cause thousands of injuries and hundreds of fatalities. A thorough understanding of the main risks is key to preventing...

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