Events

Spring Wildflower Hike
Explore the beauty of spring wildflowers on a guided hike at Dayton Bluffs Preserve. Spring ephemeral wildflowers can only be viewed for a brief period of time, between the ground thawing and the…

Franklin Creek Family Fun Day
Lee County 4-H Families are invited to enjoy a fun day at Franklin Creek State Natural Area. Join us for hiking and a few fun games. If you want to fish there are two ponds at Franklin Creek. The…

Tree Planting and Earth Day Workshop
Planting trees is a fun and meaningful way for kids to connect with nature while helping the planet! By joining our tree-planting program, children can learn the importance of environmental…

Vegetable Gardening Series at Rock Island library
The last session of our five-week series from University of Illinois Extension will take place on April 21: Insects and Diseases
Led by Emily Swihart, horticulture educator, participants can…

Illinois Extension Open House
Discover the resources and services your local extension office offers on April 21 from 2-6 p.m. We're hosting open houses at each of our five county offices. Come meet our team and learn about…

Spring Series of Home Horticulture: Week Two
Dates: Monday, April 21
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
Location: Holiday Inn, Rock Island
Cost: $15 per…

Hooked on Fishing

Meditation Mornings
Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Michele Crawford for Meditation Mornings. This free virtual series consists of fifteen-minute guided meditation sessions held every Monday, Wednesday…

Jo Daviess County 4-H Fun Day: Doing, Thinking, and Creating!
The 2025 Jo Daviess County 4-H Fun Day will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Elizabeth Community Building in Elizabeth, IL. Sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension,…

Dreams Cloverbud Session
Our local 4-H teens have been hard at work preparing a special workshop for our Cloverbud members, centered on exploring dreams and dreaming big in life!
Youth are invited to…