4-H Teacher Training
Educators are invited to attend this practical, hands on training that will introduce several 4-H resources and programs that can be used in classrooms, school clubs, or after school programs.…
Boo at the Slough
Vultures, snapping turtles, and cottonmouths, oh my! Are you wanting to learn more about creatures of the swamp? Come out to the Henry N. Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands…
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Rendering to Results: Making Soap from Beef Tallow
Discover how to transform raw beef fat into a useful, natural household product! In this two-part, hands-on workshop, you'll first learn how to render beef tallow safely, then return two weeks…
Beyond the Stigma: Conversations and Care in the Opioid Crisis
Opioid use disorder affects communities across Illinois and beyond. This session explores how stigma shapes conversations about substance…
Trash Blast - Iron Furnace
Join us November 6 at Iron Mountain as USDA, Shawnee National Forest Service, Friends of the Shawnee, and Illinois Extension partner to host our annual Trash Blasts in 2026. The teams will…
Understanding the Fear of Falling: Insights for Wheelchair and Scooter Users
Fear of falling is a common concern among wheelchair and scooter users, yet it is often overlooked in research and clinical care. This…
Become a Dementia Friend
More than 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and many more live with other forms of…
Wild World of Woolly Worms
Why did the woolly worm cross the road? Come explore the folklore around woolly worms predicting winter weather with a learning adventure and craft! This program is…
Christmas Bird Count Workshop - Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center
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4-H Can Construction
Sign up your group for this fun, interactive food drive to benefit local food pantries! As a 4-H club, FFA Club, or other community organization, gather canned goods and non-perishable food items…