Serving Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago

Upcoming Programs and Events

fruits and vegetables

Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference

This conference addresses common issues facing fruit and vegetable growers, with the hopes of providing the most up-to-date information to ensure a successful growing season and business.
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Being Present: A Mindfulness Workshop

Sometimes every day stress can get a little overwhelming. Parents and youth can learn some ways to calm down and take a moment to relax their mind and de-stress at this workshop.
Blacksmithing Spin Club

Winnebago 4-H Blacksmithing SPIN Club

Participants will learn about blacksmithing history and tools, forge safety, fire-lighting and basic blacksmithing skills.

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Wee Naturalists

Join the University of Illinois Extension for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats) a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they will learn about different environmental education topics through a story, activity, craft, and hike.
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Offices Closure for the Holidays

Wishing you the happiest of Holidays from all of us at University of Illinois Extension. Our offices will be closed from December 23, 2022- January 2, 2023
Lego Robot

Stephenson County 4-H Robotics Club

University of Illinois-Extension-Stephenson County 4-H is offering a Robotics Club this winter. This club is open to all youth that are ages 8-18. 4-H membership is not required.
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The winter issue of Gardeners Corner is here!

While cold winds blow, it's time to cozy up next to the fireplace and enjoy meals seasoned with homegrown herbs while planning next year's garden.

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Enroll in 4-H using ZSuite

Step by step instructions on how to register your 4-Her are found here along with the link to the ZSuite website.
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Join Our Team

We are hiring an Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development Metro and an Extension Outreach Community Worker. For more details or to apply, click here.
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Hort for the Holidays

Gather your friends for an evening of decorating fun as the University of Illinois Extension hosts: Hort for the Holidays. Participants will complete two make and take projects: a Mason Jar Oil Candle and a Holiday Centerpiece using fresh flowers.
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Working Towards Regenerative Agriculture

In recent years, farmers have expressed interest in moving toward more perennial forage agricultural systems. This program will identify ways groups can work together to increase perennial forage in the agriculture landscape.
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Stephenson County 4-H Livestock Judging Team

University of Illinois-Extension-Stephenson County 4-H is offering a Livestock Judging Team this winter. This club is open to all youth that are ages 8-18. 4-H membership is not required.
Certified Livestock Manager Training (CLMT) Workshops

Certified Livestock Manager Training (CLMT) Workshops

For 2023, we will be offering in-person CLMT workshops on the eight dates and locations.A range of topics related to the operation, management, and utilization of livestock waste and waste facilities will be covered.

Events

  1. Working Towards Regenerative Agriculture
    Elizabeth Community Building (JoDaviess County)

  1. Hort for the Holidays - Stephenson County Edition
    University of Illinois Extension-Stephenson County (Stephenson County)

  1. Hort for the Holidays - Jo Daviess County Edition
    Jo Daviess County Extension Office (JoDaviess County)

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  1. Offices Closed for the Holidays

  1. Wee Naturalists | Hibernation
    University of Illinois Extension (Stephenson County)
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Programs We Offer
Digital Webinars and Trainings

Webinars continue to be offered throughout the state in many different topic areas. To check out the list of upcoming webinars.

 

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