Grow, Harvest, Prepare, and Share
Youth gardening classes are back again at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center in 2026 with an additional opportunity to make some tasty recipes with harvested produce. Youth can participate in…
Dragonfly Identification Walk
Join Master Naturalists Pat Dunbar and Mary McCarthy for a relaxed and engaging nature walk focused on spotting and identifying dragonflies at the Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center. Whether…
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4-H Memorial Camp Youth Summer Session 4
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…
Bee the Change: A Pollinator Field Tour with Master Gardener Anne Hale
Explore the important role pollinators play in healthy ecosystems and productive landscapes during this guided tour of a pollinator habitat. This program will walk participants through the how and…
Cultivating Care Food Donation Garden Stewardship Day 3
Gain confidence in the garden. Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday evenings from5 to 7 p.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest…
Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy | Sycamore
There are significant and detailed decisions to be made when owning a farm and building a legacy.Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy events will feature critical and practical updates for…
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State 4-H State Shoot: Air Pistol
Save the date with more information coming soon!The events offered at State Shoots are not for intended for beginners as they are the same type of high skill level events that the National 4-H…
Franklin County 4-H Archery Show
The Franklin County 4-H Archery Show will be held at Extreme Exigency on July 8 at 6 p.m.
Those participating must be registered 4-H youth enrolled in the appropriate fair project areas.…
Gardening for Moths - Jackson County
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…
Franklin County 4-H Horse Show
The Franklin County 4-H Horse Show will be held at the Wildfire Ranch on July 9 at 4 p.m.
Those participating must be registered 4-H youth enrolled in the appropriate fair project areas.…