Events

Babysitting Workshop

Join our Babysitting Workshop and discover what it takes to be a trusted, confident babysitter!
Participants will: Find out if babysitting is right for themEach participant will go home with…

Growing a Butterfly Garden: Illinois Butterflies and Their Host Plants

Build a garden that attracts butterflies all season long.

Butterflies use a variety of plants for nectar, but often their caterpillars are more picky.  Learn about the benefits of using native…

The Memory of Tomorrow: Everyday Memory Slips, Why They Happen, and How to Support Them

Discover what your everyday memory slips are really telling you and learn how to strengthen them.

Why do we sometimes forget to take our medication, return a phone call, or bring something we meant…

Cooking Under Pressure

This isn't your grandma's manual pressure cooker. Electric pressure cookers help tenderise meat, cook grains, beans, and vegetables quickly, and can even make desserts. Learn the basics of using the…

Spring Wreath Workshop

Create your own spring wreath in this hands-on workshop with the Macon County Master Gardeners! Learn simple design techniques and take home a beautiful wreath to welcome spring. No experience…

State 4-H Awards Banquet

Celebrate our state award winners!

Celebrate our state award winners!

The Illinois 4-H Awards and Scholarship program honors an amazing group of young people who have made 4-H and their…

Rise & Shine

After sleeping at night, your body is ready for nourishment when you wake up. Eating breakfast is healthy and recommended. Discuss sweet-and-savory breakfast pairings, explore your barriers to…

Spring Birds & Blooms

This workshop is designed for anyone who wants to learn - no experience needed, just curiosity and a love for nature. Join us for a day of fun, discovery, and hands-on learning!

Throughout the…

4-H Archery Recruitment Shoot

Have you ever considered trying archery, or are you an experienced archer looking to join a 4-H Shooting Sports Club?All 4-H programs focus on developing young people into confident individuals and…

4-H Horticulture Workshop - Let's Get Gardening!

4-H Horticulture Workshop - Let's Get Gardening!
 Youth will have a chance to get their hands into the soil by planting early-season plant starts (grown by the Monticello High School…