Events

Various types of vegetables in food storage containers.

From Peel to Plate

Reducing Food Waste One Bite at a Time
County: Jersey, Macoupin

Fun fact: April is Winning at Reducing Food Waste Month!

Learn how to make the most of the food you bring home. This class looks at simple ways to cut food waste, store foods safely, and…

A person's hands stacking clear plastic containers filled with various chopped fresh vegetables, such as peppers, broccoli, and peas, on a kitchen counter.

From Peel to Plate

Reducing Food Waste One Bite at a Time
County: Christian, Shelby

Fun fact: April is Winning at Reducing Food Waste Month!

Learn how to make the most of the food you bring home. This class looks at simple ways to cut food waste, store foods safely, and…

Community Tree Care

Community Tree Planting Workshop

County: Macoupin

Trees are an essential part of Carlinville’s urban landscape, offering shade, evaporative cooling, habitat for local wildlife, and beauty throughout the seasons. This free workshop and community…

A close-up of a planter filled with herbs, including broad-leafed basil, needle-like rosemary, and small-leafed thyme.

Herbs in Stackable Pots

County: Christian
Are you looking for an easy, enjoyable way to spice up your kitchen and meals with fresh herbs? This interactive, hands-on workshop will show you how to design and build your own stackable culinary…
youth looking at livestock and writing on a clipboard

Illinois 4-H State Livestock Judging Contest

Registration is open!

The Illinois 4-H Livestock Judging Contest for beef, sheep, swine, and meat goats will take place on Monday, April 27, at the Stock Pavilion (1402 W. Pennsylvania Ave.,…

A jar of strawberry jam with strawberries on the table. A green 4-H logo in upper left corner.

Can that Strawberry Jam!

Youth Canning Class
County: Jersey
Let's make jam that we can eat all year round! Join Illinois Extension Food and Nutrition Educator Lisa Peterson for a youth-centered hands-on workshop on how to make strawberry jam using pectin and…

Pink and white hanging flower baskets on display. Illinois Master Gardener logo in middle.

Master Gardener Plant Sale - Montgomery

Montgomery County
County: Montgomery

Just in time for Mother's Day! Montgomery County Master Gardeners will be holding a plant sale. The sale will include 10" premium hanging baskets with assorted colors and different sun and shade…

A variety of plants in plastic containers being displayed outside. Illinois Master Gardener logo in middle.

Master Gardener Plant Sale - Christian

Christian County
County: Christian

Christian County Master Gardeners will host a plant sale in the back parking lot of the Christian County Extension Office. Shop a wide variety of perennials, native plants, house plants, trees,…

Jersey County Courthouse in Jerseyville. A green 4-H clover in upper left corner.

Jersey County History Workshop

County: Jersey

This Jersey County History 4-H Workshop introduces youth to the people, places, and events that shaped Jersey County. Participants explore local history through short presentations and historic…

A golden retriever puppy sitting on a metal examination table at a veterinary clinic, with a 4-H logo in the corner.

Veterinary Workshop

County: Jersey
Participants will have the opportunity to explore a local veterinary clinic, see diagnostic tools such as x-ray equipment, and learn how veterinarians care for animals. Dr. Maag will answer questions…
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