A mega seed and resource event. Get free seeds and information for your 2025 gardens. You do not need to bring seeds to attend or to get free seeds. Support small business vendors. Grab-and-go snacks ...

University of Illinois Extension is pleased to announce Gardening for Food, Flowers & Fun, an event that offers gardening tips for the growing season. Join us for this early rite of spring - an ...

In 4-H, you learn by doing and you usually have a pretty great time while you're doing it! Want to know more about what your 4-H experience might look like? 4-H is a place where you can find where you ...

People living in rural areas are at greater risk for obesity than the general population, and they often have limited access ...

Join your fellow community members and friends to participate in a variety of health-related webinars throughout the year ...

Join us for February 11 at Shawnee Community College for an informational meeting about the Livestock Judging Team. All are welcome, and you do not have to own ...

Root vegetables are a delicious and nutritious addition to any garden, and Illinois’ climate makes it possible to grow various crops in the early season. This guide focuses on increasing cool-season ...

SIMPSON, Ill. — Maple syrup is a one-ingredient food. Only one thing goes into making it: the sap of maple trees collected in early spring. Every year in late January, the University of Illinois ...

Join your fellow community members and friends to participate in a variety of health-related webinars throughout the year with Illinois Extension's Lessons at the Library! No matter your age, learn ...

Bloomington Ill. – Every day, rain nourishes fields of growing crops, and rivers steadily flow through natural areas and communities until, eventually, drinking water trickles out of faucets into our ...

This session will cover the first steps you should take when planning an urban farm. You’ll learn the why and the how of designing vision and mission statements and of business planning. The ...

To begin the process of becoming a Master Naturalist, please check the list of Extension county offices offering the program. Counties in orange have active Master Naturalist programs. Each has its ...