Events

Wits Fitness Thomson | August

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Kara Schweitzer each month as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain and maintain and enhance cognitive…

Nature Art Explorers: Morrison-Rockwood

Join us for two fun-filled days of outdoor adventure and creativity! This hands-on program blends nature exploration with artistic expression, perfect for curious minds who love the outdoors. For…

4-H Superior Young Livestock Producer Contest Skillathon

4-H members, don't miss your chance to compete for one of nine $1,000 scholarships at the 4-H Superior Young Livestock Producer Contest Skillathon!

Head to the south show ring of the…

DIY Bottle Terrarium

Explore the magical, enclosed world of bottle terrariums--self-contained plant environments within glass. Join Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Bruce Black to explore terrariums, their…

4-H Project Show at the Illinois State Fair

Save the date!

If you want to see what 4-H is all about, make sure to visit the Illinois State Fair. Award-winning 4-H members display their general project work during three amazing days of the…

4-H Can Make a Difference Statewide Canned Food Drive

The 4-H Can Make a Difference Can/Non-Perishable Food drive is back again at the Illinois State Fair this year! 
 
We will be located inside the Orr Building this year collecting…

4-H State Fair Day for Carroll, Lee and Whiteside Counties

4-H youth whose county-level 4-H projects are chosen for the Illinois State Fair are invited to exhibit in Springfield each year. The Carroll, Lee and Whiteside County day at the State Fair will be…

Alpaca 4-H SPIN Club

Join other youth interested in alpacas in this 4-H Special Interest (SPIN) Club! This is the final session for a series that focused on alpaca anatomy, fitting halters, showmanship rules and more.…

Wits Fitness Prophetstown | August

Do you wish your brain could be more agile? Is your memory not as sharp as you would like? Engage in interactive activities designed to enhance cognitive function and memory in Wits Fitness Brain…

Inflation: How it Affects a Fixed-Income Budget

Learn strategies and resources to deal with inflation.

Have you visited the grocery store recently and noticed that an item you regularly purchase is more expensive than usual? According to the…