Online and in your backyard, Illinois Extension staff provide programs to connect you with the natural world. Explore upcoming and annual events below.
Invasive Species Symposium Forestry Events Master Naturalist Annual Conference
Cover Crop Conversations: Farmer-to-Farmer Insights Across Illinois
Connect farmer-to-farmer across Illinois!Join us for a free virtual panel discussion featuring farmers from northwest, west central, and southern Illinois utilizing cover crops in their…
Staying Inside the Lines: Best Practices for Firebreak Design
Prescribed fire is an important management tool in forests and grasslands. A well-designed and correctly installed firebreak is the first line of defense in keeping your burn safe and effective.…
Gerald White Prairie Wagon Tour
After nearly 20 years of prairie reconstruction work, the White Family Prairie is a diverse ecosystem of plants, drawing numerous types of wildlife. At 11 acres, this prairie has undergone years…
Gerald White Prairie Wagon Tour (2)
After nearly 20 years of prairie reconstruction work, the White Family Prairie is a diverse ecosystem of plants, drawing numerous types of wildlife. At 11 acres, this prairie has undergone years…
Emerging Invasive Species Across Illinois
Keeping tabs on the latest invasive species in our region is critical to implementing successful management strategies, such as Early Detection and Rapid Response. This presentation will cover…
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Introduction to Invasive Species Management
Learn how to manage invasive plants in a two-day hybrid program that starts with a day of…
Brent Fowler Prairie Wagon Tour-Aug
My father, son, and I, along with my wife and brother-in-law, farm around 3500 acres of mostly corn and soybeans. I have a love for native plants and wildlife in general and specifically enjoy…
Organic Certification Field Day
August 20, 2025, 5 - 7 pm
Growing Home Urban Farm
5814 S Wood Street, Chicago, IL
As part of Illinois Extension's Summer Technical Assistance Field Day Series, in…
Horticulture Core Education Training Begins
Trees for Bucks, Birds, and Bees
Explore how planting trees can increase pollinators, wildlife, and opportunities for recreation on farmlands. Connect with hunting and conservation experts and other participants interested in…