Events

Water Bath Canning: The Dos and Don'ts of Canning Jams and Jellies

Christian County
County: Christian

Love making jam or jelly with fresh produce and not sure how to store it? Join Illinois Extension to learn the ins and outs of water bath canning jams and jellies and get hands-on practice making…

Periodical Cicadas

Bremer Sanctuary
County: Montgomery

Curious about all the talk about cicadas? Take advantage of our upcoming seminar, where you can explore everything about the periodical cicada in this session sponsored by Illinois Extension.…

Native Garden Planning

Christian County
County: Christian

Are you looking to start a native garden? In this session, University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Andrew Holsinger hopes you will become less fearful of gardening with natives.…

Livestock Show Clinic

Jersey County
County: Jersey

Join us for a morning of fun, education, food and more! Learn from local livestock professionals and prepare for a successful show season ahead.

Open to youth ages 8-18 
No cost to…

4-H Flower Arranging

Christian County
County: Christian

Join Joanna Buesinger of Southern Belle Florist to create a beautiful floral arrangement together and learn some basic care requirements. 

Ages: Youth ages 10-18
You do not have to…

Growing Great Tomatoes

Montgomery County
County: Montgomery

Are you interested in learning more about growing great tomatoes? If so, join Extension's Horticulture Educator Andrew Holsinger for a presentation. Andrew will discuss the major insects and…

Master Gardener Plant Sale

Macoupin County
County: Macoupin

Macoupin County Master Gardeners will host a plant sale at the Macoupin County Historical Society Spring Festival. The plant sale will take place on the east side of the grounds, next to the…

Can that Jam! Let's Make Blueberry Jam

Christian County
County: Christian

Let's make jam that we can eat all year round! Join Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Lisa Peterson for a youth-centered hands-on workshop on how to make blueberry spice jam using…

Lessons for Living

Meals on the Go
County: Macoupin

Are you looking for meals that are quick and easy to grab as you run out the door? Join this class to learn all about creating quick and nutritious meals that can easily be taken with you and…

Science Blast

Jersey County
County: Jersey

Get ready to blast off this summer at 4-H Science Camp! This action-packed program is designed to launch young scientists into a world of discovery. We'll be fizzing and creating colorful…