Serving Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago

Upcoming Events

Nutrition and Wellness Classes at Senior Resource Center

U of I Extension classes will return to Senior Resource Center this year. Various workshops will be offered on health or foods and cooking

2020 Northwest Illinois Grazing Conference

This year's conference is scheduled for Friday, March 6, 2020 in Elizabeth. The theme for this year’s conference is “Understanding the Value of Pasture and Forages”.

Spring Break Gardening

Raised Bed Gardening, Pollinators, Cement Garden Ideas, Backyard Hemp, Water Landscaping and Bonsai - Oh My!

2020 Small Farms Winter Webinar Series

These online presentations will give small farm producers a look at how leading practices in production, management, and marketing enable operations to improve profitability and sustainability.

Illinois Ag Mental Health Summit

To be held Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Illinois Farm Bureau, Bloomington

Super Saturday 2020

A morning of hands-on learning and fun, Super Saturday will have you DOING, THINKING, and CREATING!

Beyond Dirt

Offered on Tuesday, March 10. Topics will include the basics of soil biology, organic matters, and fertilizers along with compost and vermicompost bins.

Gardening for Food, Flowers and Fun

Join us for this early rite of spring - an educational venture presenting fresh horticultural ideas, insights and techniques. $40 cost includes keynote presentation, admission to all sessions, morning beverage service and a boxed lunch.

Boys and Girls Science Siesta

Spend the night at the Discovery Center Children's Museum in Rockford and learn about Drones, Monarchs on the Move, Robots to the Rescue and meet REAL Scientists

Industrial Hemp Production Workshop

University of Illinois Extension will be hosting its 2nd annual “Industrial Hemp Production Workshop” at Highland Community College’s Student Conference Center on March 24th

Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference 2020

Join us for the 25th annual Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference! This year's conference features 20 forestry, wildlife, and conservation-related presentations given by 20 expert speakers from throughout the Midwest.

Certified Food Protection Manager Course

During this two-day class, participants will gain knowledge about principles and recommendations of the FDA Food Code focused on food safety and contamination, employee health and hygiene, safe food handling practices, cleaning and sanitizing, and HACCP.

Heart Healthy Living Workshop

The Heart Healthy Living Workshop aims to improve your overall well being. This program will compliment recommendations from your healthcare provider and help you and/or your loved one manage or prevent heart disease.

Illinois Food Pantry Conference

Illinois Food Pantry Conference: The Hunger and Health Connection! To enhance the skillset of emergency food outreach staff, volunteers and community members to serve limited resource participants.

4-H Summer Camp

4-H Camp provides boys and girls, including non-4-H members, between the ages of 8-14 the opportunity to make new friends during this safe summer get-away.
Events

  1. Ag Mental Health Summit
    Illinois Farm Bureau

  1. 2020 Northwest Illinois Grazing Conference
    Elizabeth Community Building, 402 West Street (JoDaviess County)

  1. Gardening For Food Flowers and Fun
    NIU Rockford, 8500 East State Street, Rockford (Winnebago County)
  2. Super Saturday 2020
    Highland Community College, Community Services Building (Building R), 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport (Stephenson County)

  1. Beyond Dirt
    Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 Vine St, Elizabeth (JoDaviess County)
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Winnebago Events Flyer for December 2019 - March 2020          Stephenson Events Flyer for Jan - March 2020

Jo Daviess Events Flyer for February - March 2020                        Jo Daviess County Scholarships Available

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