Events

Wee Nats

Wetlands
County: JoDaviess

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,…

Gardening with Wildlife

Spring Break Gardening Series
County: JoDaviess

Do you enjoy watching nature outside your window? Deer, squirrels, rabbits, and other four-legged visitors to your garden can be entertaining but also very destructive. During this program we will…

Youth Community Service Day - Ruthie's Kitchen

County: Winnebago
Calling all youth 11 to 18 years of age. This is your chance to give back to your community and make a meaningful impact. Join us for a Community Service Day at Ruthie’s Kitchen, where we’ll work…

Pollinators

Spring Break Gardening Series
County: JoDaviess

When it comes to pollination, honey bees get a majority of the attention. However, many insects play a role in pollination. This presentation will discuss different native pollinators and how to…

Tree Health

Spring Break Gardening Series
County: JoDaviess

Sometimes a tree's biggest pest is the homeowner. Tree health can be difficult to determine, but routinely checking your tree may help you notice problems as they appear. During this presentation…

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Northern Illinois 4-H Summer Camp

4-H Camp is a five-day, four-night residential camping experience that is conducted cooperatively by University of Illinois Extension staff in Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle,…

Farm Property Insurance

Legal Training for Illinois Small Farms Webinar Series
Reduce farm property risk and worry with a better understanding of insurance. 

Running a farm or ranch operation often depends on buildings, equipment, vehicles, and supplies for day-to-day…

Stephenson County 4-H Horse Clinic

County: Stephenson
Are you interested in learning more about how to show your horse at a 4-H or open horse show?
Join us!
 The Stephenson County 4-H Horse Clinic will be held
Sunday, June 29, 2025 from 10…

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Certified Food Protection Manager Course

County: Stephenson
The University of Illinois Extension will offer the Certified Food Protection Manager Course. This two-part class is an accredited American National Standards Institute (ANSI) course that meets the…

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Certified Food Protection Management Course

County: Winnebago
The University of Illinois Extension will offer the Certified Food Protection Manager Course. This two-part class is an accredited American National Standards Institute (ANSI) course that meets the…