Events

April in Paris Gardening Seminar

County: Edgar
Edgar County Master Gardeners are hosting the April in Paris Garden Seminar again! The event will offer four speakers, vendors, and breakfast. This year's speakers and subjects are:Gardens for…

Illinois Broadband Jobs Portal

Rural Development Series
Explore new career paths and job opportunities in the broadband sector.

University of Illinois Extension, in collaboration with the Illinois Office of Broadband and Heartland Forward, offers the…

Placing the Farm Bill’s Fate in a Rural Economic Perspective

Rural Development Series
Learn about rural development and the future of the Farm Bill.

In collaboration with Rural Partners, University of Illinois Extension offers the free webinar “Placing the Farm Bill's Fate in a…

4-H National Day of Service

Mark your calendars for the National 4-H Day of Service April 26!

On this day, 4-H members and clubs continue to demonstrate they are True Leaders in Service, as they work to support both their…

State 4-H Public Speaking Contest

Save the date!

Save the date for State Public Speaking Contest on April 26, 2025! We can't wait to see your amazing skills on display. Watch for details of your county public speaking contests to…

4-H Goat Clinic

Richland County
County: Richland

If you're showing goats at this year's fair, plan to attend the 4-H Goat Clinic! The Terrell family will teach the workshop and discuss the following topics:

What to look for when choosing a…

Spring into Cloverbuds

Wayne County
County: Wayne

Does creating your own mini greenhouse sound fun? Join the Spring into Cloverbuds workshop to learn about planting seeds and helping them grow in an egg carton greenhouse. Then use the sprouts to…

Bonus: Gardening Q&A Session

Growing Great Vegetables Webinar Series

NOTE: Registration is required for all sessions of the Growing Great Vegetables Series by Feb. 28. Space is limited and after Feb. 28, registration is closed. 

Get those gardening…

Bike Safety Day

Edwards County
County: Edwards

What's more fun than a bike ride on a nice day? Make safety a priority before your next ride by attending Bike Safety Day, hosted by the Edwards County 4-H clubs and the Edwards County Soil and…

4-H Rabbit Workshop

Wabash County

If you're showing rabbits at this year's fair, plan to attend the 4-H Rabbit Workshop! 

This a hands-on experience for youth to learn about rabbit selection and how to get their rabbit…