Events

White and brown spotted cows tied to a fence with green leads.

Franklin County 4-H Auction

County: Franklin

Current 4-H youth who showcase livestock during the fair can participate in the Franklin County Livestock Auction. This event is at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on July 15 at 6:30 p.m., which…

A Luna moth on a plant stem with Illinois Extension branding.

Gardening for Moths - Marion Carnegie Library

County: Williamson

Gardening for Moths is an educational program dedicated to creating sustainable, moth‑friendly garden spaces that nurture the many moth species essential to healthy ecosystems. While moths are…

Ginger and turmeric ground and in spoons with fresh ginger nearby.

Growing Ginger and Turmeric

Summer Twilight Series
County: Johnson
Learn about ginger, turmeric, and other value-added products.

Pink Tiger Farm began five years ago when owners Brian Elias and Kyle McAdams left their busy Chicago careers to pursue a shared dream…

A Luna moth on a plant stem with Illinois Extension branding.

Gardening for Moths - Pinckneyville

County: Perry

Gardening for Moths is an educational program dedicated to creating sustainable, moth‑friendly garden spaces that nurture the many moth species essential to healthy ecosystems. While moths are…

A pollinator garden surrounding a wooden bridge in front of a brick building.

Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Day

County: Franklin

University of Illinois Extension is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers to provide public pollinator garden stewardship opportunities at the Rend Lake Project Office Visitor Center from…

A Luna moth on a plant stem with Illinois Extension branding.

Gardening for Moths - Rend Lake Visitors Center

County: Franklin

Gardening for Moths is an educational program dedicated to creating sustainable, moth‑friendly garden spaces that nurture the many moth species essential to healthy ecosystems. While moths are…

A brown moth laying on a tree trunk. The tree trunk has moss on it.

Mothscapes: Dry Terrarium Edition!

County: Jackson

Explore the secret world of moths as you create your own low-maintenance dry (non-living) terrarium. Learn about camouflage, habitats, and the moth life cycle along the way! Join Illinois…

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4-H Memorial Camp Youth Summer Session 5

General registration is open!

Adventure awaits you at every turn at 4-H Memorial Camp. Every day is packed with activities that will challenge you to try new and exciting things. Best of all, you…

"Cultivating Care Garden" created with root vegetables.

Cultivating Care Food Donation Garden Stewardship Day 5

County: Williamson

Gain confidence in the garden. Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest…

Lush green corn plants at a field edge with Youth Crop Scouting Competition text

2026 Youth Crop Scouting Competition

A competition that prepares youth for life beyond the field.

There is no better way to check in on a crop field than to take a walk down a row. Crop scouting gives farmers a heads-up about…

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