Lifelong Learning

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. Then, meet in the L-Atrium at Shawnee Community College in Ullin November 16-17 from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. to construct a sculpture or exhibit using the non-perishable foods! Constructed food displays will be available for public viewing on November 18, and awards will be announced November 19 on Facebook!

All donated foods will be boxed up by 2026-2027 4-H Teen Leaders on November 19. Please encourage clubs/community to participate in this 4-H Food drive, by dropping off non perishable donations to the offices by November 15, not building a CAN Construction design! Registration closes November 2nd.

Wreath Making Workshop

Are you interested in learning how to use natural objects to decorate your home? Join us at Cache River Wetlands Center on December 3 for a free wreath making workshop! Learn how to make your own wreath using fresh cut greenery and other foraged materials. Space is limited. Registration is required by calling 618-657-2064. Learn more about other Extension events by visiting the Alexander, Pulaski, Johnson, Massac, and Union County events page! 

Fall Trash Blasts

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 meet the first Friday of every month,  from March through June and September through October from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at various locations in the Shawnee National Forest.  Fore more information, contact Anne Townsend