Perry County 4-H Passport Party
Explore the world at the Passport Party at the Pinckneyville Junior High School, located at 700 E. Water Street. This year's theme is the Caribbean Islands and the state of Maryland. Join us for…
Virtual Reality for Cognitive and Social Engagement Among Older Adults
Virtual reality (VR) systems have evolved, become more powerful and accessible to consumers, and offer…
Take Charge of Your Pain Webinar Series 2026
The Take Charge of Your Pain webinar series is a group class designed to help participants better understand their symptoms and live well with…
State 4-H Meat Judging & Identification Contest
Registration is open!Youth evaluate meat cuts and demonstrate industry knowledge while building decision-making and critical thinking skills.
Date: March 6, 2026Age: Active 4-H membersLocation…
Trash Blast - Iron Furnace
Join us at Iron Furnace March 6 for our monthly Trash Blast. Trash Blasts take place the first Friday of every month from March through June and September through October from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.…
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4-H Junior Leadership Conference
Save the date! March 7–8, 2026The Illinois 4-H Junior Leadership Conference (JLC) is an engaging, hands-on event designed for junior high 4-H members in 7th and 8th grade. It introduces youth to…
State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl
Registration is open!Youth evaluate dairy cattle and apply industry knowledge in a competitive setting designed to strengthen reasoning and evaluation skills.
Date: March 7, 2026Age: Active 4-H…
Everyday Stability: How Home Environments Support Children and Caregivers Through Change
Children grow best in environments that feel predictable, responsive, and supportive. This session examines…
canceledPlants of Concern Herbarium Mounting - Perry County
Are you interested in mounting herbarium specimens for the Plants of Concern Program and Southern Illinois University Carbondale? Sessions will rotate through different Illinois Extension Offices…
Master Naturalist Hybrid Training
In 2026, Illinois Extension will offer a hybrid training program for the next cohort of Master Naturalists. This training blends science-based education with self-paced online assignments, in-…