Trash Blast - Bean Ridge
Join us at Bean Ridge on September 4 for our monthly Trash Blast. Trash Blasts take place the first Friday of every month from March through June and September through October from 1:00 p.m. to 3:…
Gardening on a Budget
Starting a container garden can benefit your budget and be a fruitful hobby that satisfies your taste buds. Learn about…
State 4-H State Shoot: Archery
Save the date!Illinois 4-H State Shoots in air rifle, archery, and shotgun are intended to provide an opportunity for teenage 4-H members to compete with those with like interests from throughout…
State 4-H State Shoot: Shotgun
Save the date!Illinois 4-H State Shoots in air rifle, archery, and shotgun are intended to provide an opportunity for teenage 4-H members to compete with those with like interests from throughout…
Trash Blast - Turkey Bayou
Join us at Turkey Bayou on October 2 for our monthly Trash Blast. Trash Blasts take place the first Friday of every month from March through June and September through Oc.tober from 1:00 p.m to 3:…
Independent Grocer Summit
Save the date! The 2nd annual Independent Grocer Summit will take place October 7 at John A. Logan College in Carterville. Be sure to view the recap video from the 2025 Grocer Summit and visit the…
Pumpkin Extravaganza
Save the date! Join us October 12, 2026 for Pumpkin Extravaganza. This fun, educational, and family friendly event is free to all members of the community. Watch for flyers and more information to…
Fur Real Companionship
Discover the fantastic benefits animals bring to older adults. Research shows that pets can chase away…
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…
Become a Dementia Friend
More than 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and many more live with other forms of…