Events

State 4-H Fun with Food Science at Home

Register now!

Come learn about food science and the food industry AND make homemade ice cream in this fun, hands-on workshop by the Chicagoland Food Science Foundation! There will be $50 Amazon…

State 4-H Fashion Revue

Registration is open!

4-H youth will showcase their skills in clothing construction, fashion design, and personal presentation in two competition levels: Junior (ages 8-13) and Senior (ages 14-18…

Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit

2026 Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits
Strengthen farm management decisions by attending the Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit 

University of Illinois Extension is holding the annual Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit this winter…

2026 Beef-Weigh in

County: McHenry
Beef Barn, McHenry County Fairgrounds
11900 Country Club Rd, Woodstock
 *Reschedule or Snow date will be Feb. 14 from 9 am –12 pm. 
NEW USDA REQUIREMENTS for 2026:
RFID 840 tags…

The Great Seed Event 2026

McHenry County
County: McHenry

McHenry County's third annual all-things-seeds event: vegetables, natives, flowers and herbs. Vendors, demos and a seed swap!

Register today! General Admission is free and there will be a…

What's in My Food? Decoding Chemicals and Safety

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Discover how to decode food labels, bust myths, and take control of your plate.

Ever wonder what's really in your food? In this eye-opening session, we'll walk through the world of natural and…

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2026 Lake County Garden Learning Series

County: Lake
Join us for the 2026 University of Illinois Extension Garden Learning Series!!

This year we have a fantastic variety of topics being presented by the University of Illinois Extension Master…

Project Linus National Blanket Making Event

Hosted by: Community Cloverleaves 4-H Club
County: McHenry

What to Bring & Expect:

Club members should come prepared to cut, tie, and create a fleece blanket for children in need

Unable to attend? Fleece donations or finished blankets may…

University of Illinois Extension Agronomy Update

McHenry County
County: McHenry

Program Highlights

9:00 a.m. – Welcome and Introductions

9:05 a.m. – 2025 Fungal Disease Update
Presenter: Steve Brand, Extension Agriculture Specialist
Brand will review the…

McHenry County 4-H Public Speaking Contest

County: McHenry

One of the most important skills that 4-H members can learn is to speak in front of a group. In 4-H, members have many opportunities to practice this skill. Besides doing presentations at the club…

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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