Events

Empowered to Make a Change

An Introduction to Weight Management
County: JoDaviess

You may find it challenging to maintain a healthy body weight if you are like many. Roughly 69% of American adults are considered either overweight or obese. So, why do so many struggle with…

Illinois Climate Bank: Funding Opportunities Exploration

Thriving Communities
Discover clear energy funding solutions for climate resilience.

The Illinois Finance Authority has been appointed as the Illinois Climate Bank, offering funding and programs to support…

Hearing Health and Teleaudiology

Effective and Practical Solutions
Unlock better hearing and discover teleaudiology solutions.

Struggling with hearing issues? Take advantage of our upcoming virtual seminar, where you can explore everything about hearing health…

Illinois Invasive Species Symposium

Invasive species are a serious and expensive threat to ecosystems, and Illinois ranks 5th in the U.S. for invasive species introductions. 

Invasive species are a growing concern in our forests,…

Cooking with Veggies Monthly Lessons | Mt. Carroll Library

County: Carroll

Overview: Join Master Gardener Nancy Gmitro at the Mt. Carroll Library for monthly lessons on cooking with veggies. Explore the basics of planting, harvesting, and creating delicious recipes using…

Putting Healthy Food on the Table: Addressing Food Access Challenges for Families With Young Children

Nurturing Foundations Webinar Series 2024
Explore the challenges associated with food accessibility and practical ways to address them

One in five young children lives in a household that struggles to put enough nutritious food on the…

SVCC Child Fair

39th Annual Sauk Valley Community College Child Fair: Travel Around the World
County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee

This family-friendly event is FREE to attend and will feature many interactive and informational booths. University of Illinois Extension 4-H will offer an activity from Australia, Aboriginal…

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4-H Memorial Camp Summer Session I

Registration opens in late January/early February!

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…

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Sew Amazing!

Youth Sewing Workshop
County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee

Calling all creative fabric artists! Join us each Monday afternoon in June at the Sterling Public Library to learn basic sewing skills. You will make three projects: a patch pillow, bag, and a…

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Forensic Frenzy: Youth CSI Camp

County: Carroll, Lee, Whiteside

Be the investigator! Tap into your inner detective to collect evidence and learn about the steps it takes to process a crime scene. Participants will explore the process of fingerprinting,…