Wee Nats

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…

Wee Nats

Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists), a fun interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Youth will learn about different environmental education topics through a story, activity, craft,…

Freezing Your Summer Harvest

With a mild winter upon us, many are already dreaming of outdoor adventures and planning their springtime planting. While it's still a few months before we can dig into the dirt and prepare our…

Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference

University of Illinois Extension is excited to present the 29th Annual Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference at NIU-Rockford in Rockford, Illinois. This conference addresses common…

Certified Livestock Manager Training | Freeport

Certify the importance of livestock health with livestock manager training. 

Having individuals who complete livestock manager certification training shows dedication and responsibility to the…

Certified Livestock Manager Training | Sycamore

Certify the importance of livestock health with livestock manager training. 

Having individuals who complete livestock manager certification training shows dedication and responsibility to the…

Dehydrating Your Summer Produce

With a mild winter upon us, many are already dreaming of outdoor adventures and planning their springtime planting. While it's still a few months before we can dig into the dirt and prepare our…

Joys of Gardening

Join us for the 27th Annual JOYS OF GARDENING on February 22, 2025, for a Saturday of Horticulture Fun!The event runs from 8:25 a.m. to Noon (registration at 8 a.m., keynote at 8:25 a.m.) at Highland…

Introduction to Fruit Tree Pruning

From the end of December to mid-March, one of the main tasks you need to do in Northern Illinois is prune your fruit trees (apples, pears, cherry, peach). By pruning and removing unproductive wood…

Master Gardener Training

The University of Illinois Extension is excited to announce the upcoming Master Gardener Training in Stephenson County, starting in February. Interested individuals can register now by calling (…