Events
Local Food Systems and Small Farms
You are invited to join us on October 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jackson County Extension Office to connect with Extension staff and Council members. During this session, you’ll learn…
Illinois 4-H Road Trip: College & Career Readiness Conference
Registration Closes on September 25, 2026 About the ConferenceJoin us for the 2026 Road Trip: College & Career Day, a one-day conference designed for Illinois youth in grades 8–12 who are…
Nights in Nature | Genoa
Join us at the Natural Resource Education Center in Russell Woods Forest Preserve for an evening of guided hikes, songs by the fire, and campfire snacks.
This free, family event is…
Nights in Nature | Genoa
Come out to the Natural Resource Education Center in Russell Woods Nature Preserve and take part in Nights in Nature! We will offer guided hikes in the forest, we will sing songs by the fire, and…
4-H Visual Arts Discover Day
Let's get creative! Join us at this workshop to sharpen your canvas painting and cake decorating skills. Participants will learn new techniques and take home finished products. Youth ages 8-18 are…
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…
canceledCreating a No Waste Kitchen
Are you tired of throwing food away after meals? Discover ways to lower waste as you plan meals, shop, cook, and store foods at this month's program hosted by Weldon Public Library.
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Nature Journaling: Nature in Words
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: Spring Creek Preserve
Access is from Spring Creek Road. The parking lot is about 0.2 miles east of…
Basic Tree Care
Trees require care to ensure they stay healthy and thrive. Mary Grapperhaus, a retired Natural Resources Coordinator for Illinois Department of Natural Resources will be showing participants how…
Nature Wellness Walk-October
Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest bathing guides during these slow and…