Events

Yes, You Can: Water Bath and Pressure Canning Basics

Home food preservation remains a popular way to enjoy seasonal favorites year-round. Whether you are motivated by rising food costs, a desire to know exactly what’s in your food, or a desire to…

Whiteside County Master Gardener Training

When: Fridays, June 12-August 28 

Time: 9am-12pm 

Location: 12923 Lawrence Rd. Sterling, IL (With occasional offsite visits) 

Cost: $225 - Please contact the…

Preserving Practice: Pressure Canning Green Beans

Green beans are a summer favorite for many home gardeners. With their ease of cultivation, high yields, and versatility, they are among the most commonly grown vegetables in home gardens. If you…

4-H Memorial Camp Youth Summer Session 3

General registration is open!

Adventure awaits you at every turn at 4-H Memorial Camp. Every day is packed with activities that will challenge you to try new and exciting things. Best of all, you…

Dudley Smith Farm Field Day 2026

To help area agricultural producers learn about the latest research on water quality, conservation practices, and related topics, the Dudley Smith Initiative is hosting a research plot tour…

Nature's Paint Box: Thomson

Long before commercial paints were available, artists and communities around the globe turned to nature for their color palettes by crushing minerals, boiling plants, and blending earth and…

Illini Summer Academies

Registration is open!

Discover your potential at Illini Summer Academies, a life-changing personal development experience hosted at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for high school…

Nature's Paint Box: Sterling

Long before commercial paints were available, artists and communities around the globe turned to nature for their color palettes by crushing minerals, boiling plants, and blending earth and…

Junior Master Naturalist Camp

Choose from either the June 22 & 24 session, or the July 20 & 22 session.

Learn about the natural world around you. Explore plant and animal needs, plant anatomy, animal adaptations…

Nature's Paint Box: Amboy

Long before commercial paints were available, artists and communities around the globe turned to nature for their color palettes by crushing minerals, boiling plants, and blending earth and…