Events

Don't Go It Alone | Lessons For Living | June 2023

Connection with others supports well-being and health.

Research increasingly shows that social isolation and loneliness can deeply impact the quality of life, especially for older adults. And…

Saturday with a Whiteside Master Gardener Series | The colonel used 11, how ‘bout you!

County: Whiteside

Saturday with a Master Gardener Series is offered by the Illinois Extension Whiteside County Master Gardeners. Explore the world of gardening the second Saturday of each month starting February…

Managing Historic Restoration Projects

Communities are concerned about aging buildings in their downtowns. How can these historic resources be saved and safely restored? What opportunities exist, and how to overcome the challenges?…

Cooking with Herbs | Carroll County Master Gardeners

County: Carroll

Join Carroll County Master Gardeners on June 13 at 5 p.m. at the Savanna Library, where Nancy Gmitro will share her love of herb gardens. Learn the basics of growing, preserving, and cooking with…

Growing Horticulture in Northwest Illinois | Growing Veggies Through the Seasons | Whiteside County

County: Whiteside

University of Illinois Extension is pleased to announce a free gardening series, Growing Horticulture in Northwest Illinois, starting in June from 3:30-4:30 PM at the Whiteside County Extension…

Learning in Lawn Chairs | Growing Veggies Through the Seasons | Carroll County

County: Carroll

University of Illinois Extension is pleased to announce a free gardening series, Learning in Lawn Chairs, at the Lanark Community Garden, 26549 Us Hwy 52, Lanark.  Extension Horticulture Educator…

Lilac Care and Pruning

County: JoDaviess


University of Illinois Extension is offering a workshop on basic care and pruning of lilacs, just in time for homeowners to learn what to do at this time of the summer to ensure full blooms…

Beyond the Beauty: The Global Impact of Sunflowers

To gardeners, sunflowers are known for their beauty, but they are not just another pretty face.

Explore the impact sunflowers have on the global food market and their potential to help…

Illinois 4-H State Livestock Judging Contest

The Illinois 4-H livestock judging program teaches youth to identify breeds of livestock and helps them make decisions which improve their local herds. The annual contest is held in June each year…

Experience Award Training | Carroll-Lee-Whiteside 4-H

Soon it will be time to fill out the 4-H membership award paperwork.  Join Carroll, Lee, Whiteside Youth Development Educator Martha Ebbesmeyer to learn more about how to complete your Experience…