Events

Successfully Managing Your Yard Waste with Compost

County: JoDaviess

"Successfully Managing Your Landscape Waste with Compost" will take place on Tuesday, September 16 at both 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. led by Jay Solomon, Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy…

Protein, Physical Activity, and Aging

What You Need to Know
County: Stephenson

There is a strong connection between social connectedness and physical activity, which is great because, as we age, staying active and fostering social connections is more important than ever. One…

Leading Beyond Limits 4-H Volunteer Conference

4-H Volunteers and Teen Leaders

What to Expect:

Hands-on learning from expert 4-H educatorsFresh ideas for club meetings, Cloverbud activities, and teen leadershipNetworking with fellow volunteers and youth leadersCredit…

Jo Daviess County 4-H Information Night

County: JoDaviess

Illinois 4-H, the flagship youth development program of University of Illinois Extension, will host a 4-H Information Night on Sunday, September 28, at 4 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County…

Growing Great Apples

County: Winnebago

Calling all apple lovers, seasoned backyard growers, and first-time planters! Looking to spruce up your apple knowledge this Fall? Join us for an engaging exploration of apple growing in Northern…

Mastering the Slow Cooker

A Delicious Way to Connect and Cook
County: Stephenson

Diane Reinhold, University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator, will discuss how to build healthy connections and healthy meals at Mastering the Slow Cooker, a program held at…

Wee Nats

An Animal's Tail
County: Stephenson
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, and…

Growing Great Apples

County: JoDaviess

"Growing Great Apples" will take place on Saturday, October 4 at 9:30 a.m. led by Grant McCarty, Local Foods and Small Farms Educator with University of Illinois Extension. McCarty will discuss…

Invasive Species: Fall Edition

County: JoDaviess

"Invasive Species: Fall Edition" will take place on Tuesday, October 7 at 1:30 p.m. led by Jay Solomon, University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Educator.…

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Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats)

2025-2026
County: Winnebago
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…
College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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