Events

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Everyday Stability: How Home Environments Support Children and Caregivers Through Change

Community Seminar Series: Springtime Science 2026
Discover how predictable, responsive home environments shape healthy child development.

Children grow best in environments that feel predictable, responsive, and supportive. This session examines…

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Diabetes Support Group

Power of Protein
County: Monroe

Are you or someone you care about living with diabetes, or at risk for developing diabetes or other chronic illnesses? Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Kris Juelfs, with University of Illinois…

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2026 Spring Into Gardening Conference

Get ready for the upcoming growing season!

The sixteenth-annual Spring Into Gardening Conference invites gardening enthusiasts and beginners alike to enjoy a day filled with expert advice, creative…

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2026 Rain Garden Rumble

It's a native plant playoff!  

Get to know 28 of the native plants found in the Red Oak Rain Garden by building a bracket, submitting it, and voting for…

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Wellness Wednesday

Gateway to Gut Health
County: Monroe

A monthly series designed to empower individuals in their journey towards better health and well-being. Led by Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator and Registered Dietitian Kris Juelfs, each…

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Wily and Wild Animal Invaders in Illinois

Everyday Environment Series

Across the U.S., including Illinois, many non-native wildlife species have found their way into new environments where they can be a threat. Explore the…

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Cook and Connect with Extension

March Session
County: Monroe

Join Illinois Extension for Cook and Connect, a hands-on cooking experience designed for youth ages 9–13. Participants will explore new flavors, practice teamwork, and learn mindful eating habits…

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I'll Go with You: Supporting Youth Through Trauma and Into Trauma-Focused Treatments

Community Seminar Series: Springtime Science 2026
Learn practical, compassionate strategies to help young people heal after difficult experiences.

Traumas are common; we will all experience scary and upsetting events in our lives, and there is…

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Monroe County Outdoor Explorers

Wildflowers
County: Monroe

Join us for a guided evening walk as we explore seasonal blooms and learn how to identify native wildflowers growing in our local landscapes.

This program is designed for youth and adults of…

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State 4-H Awards Banquet

Celebrate our state award winners!

Celebrate our state award winners!

The Illinois 4-H Awards and Scholarship program honors an amazing group of young people who have made 4-H and their…

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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