Spring Series of Home Horticulture | 1st session

University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners have put together a great series for home gardeners to explore a variety of interesting topics. Experts will share tips on two topics each night…

Health Insurance Dissected | Get Savvy

Premiums, deductibles, co-payments, and other out-of-pocket health costs all add up. Choosing your health insurance plan wisely can make a big…

Identification of Illinois' Native Oak Species | Forestry Spring Webinar Series

Illinois forests are incredibly diverse.  Oaks are a diverse and ecologically important tree group in Illinois.  This presentation will review…

Reduce Flooding & Water Pollution with Rain Gardens and Native Plants

Rain gardens and native plants incorporated into home and business landscapes can help to reduce localized flooding, improve local water quality, provide…

Geothermal in the Midwest

With a growing energy demand, the transition from fossil fuels is needed to decarbonize energy systems. State and federal policymakers in Illinois and the Midwest are committed to implementing…

Spring Series of Home Horticulture | 2nd session

University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners have put together a great series for home gardeners to explore a variety of interesting topics. Experts will share tips on two topics each night…

Gene Editing: The Future of Healthcare is Now | Springtime Science

What if you could search and replace parts of your DNA? Genome editing is no longer in the distant future. Using CRISPR technology, scientists can…

State 4-H Horse Speaking Contest

Target Audience: Age 8 to 18 
How to Participate:  Contact your local Extension office to register to participate.  
Event Contact: Debra Hagstrom (hagstrom@illinois.edu)   

4-H…

State 4-H Hippology Contest

Target Audience: Ages 8 to 18 
How to Participate:  Qualify to participate via regional Hippology contests. Register with your local county's office. 
Event Contact: Debra Hagstrom (…

Swine Clinic 2023

Get ready for the fair at this free Swine Clinic. It open to all area youth who need guidance in project management and show day best practices. It will take place on Sun. April 23 at 2 pm at the…