Trash Blast - Bean Ridge
Join us at Bean Ridge 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 October from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00…
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…
Active Moments, Healthier Days: Reducing the Risks of Too Much Sitting
Even if you meet the recommended physical activity guidelines, spending long periods sitting can still affect your health. This session…
Pumpkin Extravaganza
Join us for the sixth annual Pumpkin Extravaganza, a free, family-friendly event celebrating all things pumpkin! Hosted by the University of Illinois Extension, this outdoor gathering invites…
Fur Real Companionship
Discover the fantastic benefits animals bring to older adults. Research shows that pets can chase away…
Gardening for Bats
Discover how to create a bat-friendly garden by supporting dark skies, planting native species, preserving trees and snags, and removing invasive plants. This program also includes a bat box…
Raising Goats: From Farm to Value-Added Products
Join Melanie Aldridge, owner of Meadows Bluff Farm, for an inside look at dairy goat production and value-added agriculture. Melanie will share her experiences raising goats for milk, managing a…
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Climate Stewards Training
From extreme heat to flooding, Illinois communities are already living through the…
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…