Basic Beekeeping
Thinking about keeping honey bees? Join us for an introduction to the basics of beekeeping. Learn what it takes to get started, including hive setup, basic equipment, and caring for a bee colony.…
Preserve at Home
Learn to safely water-bath and pressure can, freeze, dry, and ferment your garden harvest and farmers market purchases. From jams and pickles to fruit leather and sauerkraut, it's easy to eat…
Dragonflies and Damselflies
Join us to learn about dragonflies and damselflies, two of the most fascinating insects found around ponds, lakes, and streams. Discover how to tell them apart, learn about their life cycle, and find…
Monarch Madness
Join us for Monarch Madness, a fun-filled celebration of monarch butterflies and the incredible pollinators that help our ecosystems thrive!
Experience the excitement of tagging and…
Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners
Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners!
This program will introduce youth to nature and gardening through storybooks and fun learning activities. These sessions explore the hidden…
State 4-H State Shoot: Archery
Registration opens July 1!Illinois 4-H State Shoots in air rifle, archery, and shotgun are intended to provide an opportunity for teenage 4-H members to compete with those with like interests from…
Gateway to Gut Health
What lives in your digestive tract and how you feed those organisms can influence your health. Explore the huge and tiny world of gut health by discussing the roles of fiber and other foods,…
Master Naturalist Book Club
Join us each month as we read a different nature-themed book and enjoy a lively discussion. You do not have to be a Master Naturalist to participate. Everyone 18 and over is welcome!
It's a…
DIY Paper Marbling Workshop
Love all things arts and crafts?
Join 4-H and learn how to do DIY paper marbling! Paper marbling is a technique where you float thinned paint (or ink or food coloring) on thickened water (…
Master Naturalist Book Club
Join us each month as we read a different nature-themed book and enjoy a lively discussion. You do not have to be a Master Naturalist to participate. Everyone 18 and over is welcome. It's a great…