Events

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…

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…

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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…

Penning your Past at Harrisburg District Library

Many of us remember hearing stories from our relatives about how life was back when. Sharing family stories help us connect, laugh, remember, and understand where we came from. Sometimes, though,…

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…

Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser & Indigo Nathani - Green Earth’s Chautauqua Bottoms Nature Preserve

Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser and Indigo Nathani, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds!  Learn to identify our feathered friends at some of our local sites.  All ages…

Christmas Bird Count Workshop - Giant City State Park

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…

Illinois 4-H Winter Healthy Living Challenge: Your Food Traditions

This winter, we’re celebrating the food traditions that make the season special! Recreate a food tradition that is meaningful to you, your family, or your religious or cultural group,…

Embracing Differences: Mindfulness that Supports Families of Neurodivergent Children

Discover how mindfulness can help families of neurodivergent children foster resilience and connection.

Raising a neurodivergent child can bring joys, challenges, and stress to families. This…