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Discover the mysteries behind turning essential ingredients, flour, water, and salt, into flavorful loaves of sourdough bread with the help of wild yeasts and bacteria in the Sourdough Bread: From Starter to Loaf series, a two-part webinar.

Thinking, Learning, Caring Webinar Series 2025

Gain research-based insights with these three dynamic sessions presented by University of Illinois Extension educators that will provide useful information to help caregivers offer quality service to their clients.

Go Explore at Nature Trails Day

This fun-filled family event offers opportunities to hike the trails, learn up close about fish in Illinois, and engage in hands-on activities to dive into the environment around us.

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Find foods that taste great and are easy to prepare, fun activities, and shopping tips to keep more money in your pocket.

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Discover news, resources, policy, and insight for managing and operating your farm.

Events

Pollinator Power Workshop

September 18, 2025

County

Woodford

Diabetes Clinic - Metabolic Syndrome: Pathways to Prevention and Wellness

September 18, 2025

County

Livingston

McLean

Woodford

2025 State 4-H Shooting Sports Competitions: Archery

September 20, 2025

Nature Trails Day

September 20, 2025

County

McLean

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September 9, 2025

Three Events Remain in 2025 for “Branching Out,” a Free Educational Series from University of Illinois Extension in McLean, Livingston, and Woodford Counties
Whether you’re a gardener, birder, or just curious about the natural world, there’s still time to join University of Illinois Extension’s Branching Out series this year. This free monthly educational program highlights expert-led opportunities for participants to explore topics in agriculture...

Darci Webber showing off a birds nest in a woodland

September 8, 2025

Sustaining a healthy world starts in your backyard
From your backyard to the global ecosystem, everything in nature is connected. A core University of Illinois Extension program area —...

September 5, 2025

Celebrate food safety month by exploring Extension resources
URBANA, Ill. — September marks National Food Safety Education Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of safe food handling practices across all food system sectors, from farm to table. Whether people grow, process, sell, donate, or consume food, everyone has a role in reducing...

September 4, 2025

Learn about metabolic syndrome at Diabetes Clinic
EUREKA, Ill. — Discover how to take control of your health as we focus on metabolic syndrome. Join Nutrition and Wellness Educator and Registered Dietitian, Jenna Smith, as we define what metabolic syndrome is, explore its causes and risk factors, and discuss effective treatment and prevention...

September 3, 2025

Superior Young Dairy Producer Award marks 30 Years of scholarships
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The 2025 Superior Young Dairy Producer Award (SYDPA) program was held Aug. 16 at the Illinois State Fair. Twelve 4-H dairy project members from across Illinois competed in the event, which promotes youth development, career preparation, and personal growth through increased...

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