Events

Illinois Invasive Species Symposium

Invasive insects, plants, and animals are a serious and expensive threat to Illinois waterways, natural areas, and farm fields. These non-native species spread quickly, and once they take hold are…

Tropical Bonsai Workshop

County: Sangamon
A Tropical Bonsai hands-on workshop is being offered by Springfield Bonsai Society and University of Illinois Extension Logan-Menard-Sangamon Unit.  Bonsai (pronounced ‘bone-sigh’),…

Nature Explorers

for ages 8-18
County: Logan, Menard, Sangamon

Discover the Great Outdoors!
Join us for an exciting 4-H Summer Camp adventure! Explore forests, learn about plants and wildlife, and even see how drones help in farming. There’s something for…

Wellness in Nature

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2025
Discover the health benefits of nature and simple ways to enjoy it.

Spending time in nature can benefit mental and physical well-being. From creating a sensory experience while growing vegetables…

Farm Business Foundations - Session 1

County: Logan, Menard, Sangamon

Learn the essentials with the Farm Business Foundations series!

Whether you are starting a new farming operation, taking over the family farm, or looking to relearn important topics,…

Explore Science on Wheels!

for ages 5-18
County: Logan, Menard, Sangamon
The IGB Mobile Science Learning Lab is a science classroom on wheels! Run by experts from the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, this hands-on event will spark your curiosity and show how…

Illinois 4-H State Food Challenge

Save the date!

The State Food Challenge is returning on June 14th, 2025 at Richland Community College in Decatur, Illinois! The State Food Challenge is a timed cooking contest similar to the show "…

Farm Business Foundations - Session 2

County: Logan, Menard, Sangamon

Learn the essentials with the Farm Business Foundations series!

Whether you are starting a new farming operation, taking over the family farm, or looking to relearn important topics,…

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…

Farm Business Foundations - Session 3

County: Logan, Menard, Sangamon

Learn the essentials with the Farm Business Foundations series!

Whether you are starting a new farming operation, taking over the family farm, or looking to relearn important topics,…

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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