Events

Become a Dementia Friend

Learn simple, powerful ways to support those with dementia in your community.

More than 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and many more live with other forms of…

Christmas Bird Count Workshop - Carbondale Public Library

Learn the ABC's of a CBC: Is this your first time on a Christmas Bird Count (CBC)? This workshop will set you on the path for success. Did you know counts in southern Illinois are a 30 to 50-year…

Freedom of Information Act

University of Illinois Extension will host two educational webinars on the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act, presented by Christopher Boggs, deputy public access counselor with…

Franklin County 4-H - Crochet for Beginners

Are you interested in learning how to crochet? These classes are for you! In this two-part workshop series, you will learn how to create your own crochet projects. The series begins on November 13…

Horticulture

You are invited to join us on November 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Perry County Extension Office to connect with Extension staff and Council members. During this session, Horticulture…

canceled

Wild World of Woolly Worms

Why did the woolly worm cross the road? Come explore the folklore around woolly worms predicting winter weather with a learning adventure and craft! This program is…

Christmas BIrd Count Workshop - Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge

Learn the ABC's of a CBC: Is this your first time on a Christmas Bird Count (CBC)? This workshop will set you on the path for success. Did you know counts in southern Illinois are a 30 to 50 year…

canceled

Christmas Bird Count Workshop - Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center

Learn the ABC's of a CBC: Is this your first time on a Christmas Bird Count (CBC)? This workshop will set you on the path to success. Did you know counts in southern Illinois are a 30- to 50-year…

Burn Plans, Fire Weather, and Firing Techniques: A Prescribed Burn Primer

Join us for a prescribed fire training at Dixon Springs Agricultural Center (Please note:  11/15 is the backup date in case weather conditions are more favorable for live fire). Co-led by…

4-H Junior Leadership Conference

Conference Date: November 14-15, 2026

The 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…