Illinois Invasive Species Symposium

Invasive species are a serious and expensive threat to ecosystems, and Illinois ranks 5th in the U.S. for invasive species introductions. 

Invasive species are a growing concern in our forests,…

Permaculture Workshop

Learn about self-sustaining agriculture.

Permaculture addresses environmental, social, and economic challenges while promoting harmony between humans and the natural world. Benefits include…

Straw Bale Gardening

Are you a beginner gardener and feel overwhelmed? Or an experienced gardener looking for a new challenge? 

Straw bale gardening is for you! This type of gardening is essentially growing…

Putting Healthy Food on the Table: Addressing Food Access Challenges for Families With Young Children

Explore the challenges associated with food accessibility and practical ways to address them

One in five young children lives in a household that struggles to put enough nutritious food on the…

Putting Healthy Food on the Table: Addressing Food Access Challenges for Families With Young Children

Explore the challenges associated with food accessibility and practical ways to address them

One in five young children lives in a household that struggles to put enough nutritious food on the…

Jackson and Williamson County 4-H Small Animals Show

The Jackson & Williamson County 4-H Small Animals Show will be held at the Jackson County Extension office on Saturday, June 1 at 9 a.m. Categories include:

Dogs Cats Small Pets…

June Channel Catfish Illinois 4-H Hooks Us Together Fishing Tournament

Go fish! The 2024 Illinois 4-H Hooks Us Together Fishing Tournament is on with a June Channel Catfish Fishing Challenge.

Eligibility and Rules: Open to all 4-H members from Illinois, but…

4-H Memorial Camp Summer Session I

Registration opens in late January/early February!

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…

MyPI Teen Summit

Youth ages 14-18 are invited to a week-long program to learn about disaster preparedness. Participants will meet June 3-7, 2024 from 9 a.m. - noon at the Williamson County Fire Protection Station…

Gardening for Native Bees Workshop

Help your garden and the bees, too!

Gardens with abundant native bee populations tend to have higher crop yields, and increased pollination leads to better fruit set and larger, more plentiful…