University of Illinois Extension-Vermilion County Unit

09/15/2026

09/15/2026

🎉***Door Prize Alert!!!***🎉
If you register and attend this program tonight, you will be eligible for a FREE Cocorahs rain gauge (value $50 plus S&H)! One lucky winner will be able to start tracking their rain totals this week!

💦⚡️STILL TIME TO REGISTER🌪️❄️
From broadcast meteorology to applied climatology, Steve Hilberg has spent his career studying and communicating about weather and climate. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from the Illinois Coordinator for CoCoRaHS as he introduces this unique volunteer network and explains how ordinary people can contribute valuable precipitation data for research, education, and natural resource applications.

Register today at go.illinois.edu/VCMGCoCoRaHS

09/14/2026

Have you noticed how often rain and snow amounts can change drastically between short distances? Official weather stations are often too far apart to catch these local differences.
CocoRahs volunteers supply important local weather data through a network of volunteers.

This program will be held Tuesday, September 15 at 5:30 at the Danville Public Library

An accurate CocoRahs Rain Gauge valued at $50+ has been donated and will go home with a lucky attendee!

More Information and Registration

As part of our commitment to providing equal opportunities in our programming, University of Illinois Extension is required to collect and report overall statistics about the race, ethnicity, and gender of program participants. Your responses are voluntary and appreciated.

09/14/2026

The East Central Illinois Master Naturalists are once again hosting their Native Tree, Shrub & Forbs Sale, promoting the use of Illinois native plants in our landscapes. Visit go.illinois.edu/NativeSale for all the details!

09/11/2026

💦⚡️STILL TIME TO REGISTER🌪️❄️
From broadcast meteorology to applied climatology, Steve Hilberg has spent his career studying and communicating about weather and climate. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from the Illinois Coordinator for CoCoRaHS as he introduces this unique volunteer network and explains how ordinary people can contribute valuable precipitation data for research, education, and natural resource applications.

Register today at go.illinois.edu/VCMGCoCoRaHS

09/04/2026

💧Ever wonder how everyday rainfall measurements can help scientists, farmers, emergency managers, and even the National Weather Service? Join Steve Hilberg, Illinois Coordinator for CoCoRaHS, to learn about this nationwide network of volunteer weather observers and the important role their data plays in our communities.

Register today at go.illinois.edu/VCMGCoCoRaHS

09/01/2026

Join our team! The Extension Educator for Health and Community Wellness will support and develop innovative curricula and programs that address local needs and align with state and national initiatives.
This position will be located in our Champaign office. Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on September 18, 2026.
Learn more at the link below
https://go.illinois.edu/1037894

08/28/2026

Join the Vermilion County Master Gardeners as Steve Hilberg, Illinois Coordinator for CoCoRaHS, shares how volunteers across the country are helping measure and map rain, hail, and snow. With a background in meteorology and climatology and nearly two decades of experience with CoCoRaHS in Illinois, Hilberg brings a wealth of knowledge to this fascinating program.

Register today at go.illinois.edu/VCMGCoCoRaHS

08/21/2026

Join our team! The Extension Educator for 4-H Youth Development will support promoting, expanding, and implementing University of Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Development Programs.
This position can be located in one of our offices in Champaign, Gilman, or Danville. Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on September 15, 2026.

Learn more at the link below
https://go.illinois.edu/1037566