Sibley Burr Oak Grove Work Day 2026
Community members are invited to join the East Central Illinois Master Naturalists for a fall workday at Sibley Burr Oak Grove Nature Preserve on Saturday, Oct. 10.
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Echoes and Embers Art Camp
Explore this hands‑on arts day where youth explore creativity in nature through new ways to experiment, make, and express themselves. From bold art techniques to quiet moments of noticing the…
Diabetes Support Group
In partnership with OSF HealthCare, join Illinois Extension for a monthly diabetes support group designed for individuals living with diabetes and their caregivers.
Each session will…
What’s Happening Under the Panels? Exploring Solar Impacts on Soil Health
What happens to the ground underneath solar panels? Explore emerging information around solar development and soil health, and leave with practical tools and…
Fur Real Companionship
Discover the fantastic benefits animals bring to older adults. Research shows that pets can chase away…
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Climate Stewards Training Program
The world is changing, and we're seeing the impacts every day in Illinois. Weather patterns have shifted significantly in the…
Fishing Derby at 4-H Memorial Camp
Families are invited to an afternoon of fishing, fish cleaning demonstrations, prizes, and a campfire with hotdogs and s'mores. Participants are welcome to bring their own fishing gear. No…
Monitoring Sangamon River freshwater mussels through community science"
Art Lit To-Go
Spend an afternoon with Ford and Iroquois County 4-H at the Paxton Carnegie Library (254 S Market St, Paxton, IL 60957) for our 4-H Reading and Art Hour on Monday, March 23. We would love to share…
VCMG's Present: Mushroom
Join Extension Educator Karla Griesbaum for a closer look at the fascinating world of fungi and the important role they play in our ecosystems. We’ll explore the many functions of fungi in…