Events

Farm to Future Tour

🌾 Are You Ready to Explore Your Future? 🌾
Join us for an exciting opportunity to tour and hear from local agriculture businesses right here in Clinton County!

During these visits,…

Native Landscape Design Workshop

Transform your garden into a pollinator-friendly, sustainable haven with the Native Landscape Design Drawing Workshop! This two-part program will guide participants in redesigning a defined garden…

Wee Naturalists-Winnebago County Office

Join the University of Illinois Extension for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they will learn about different environmental education topics through a…

Seed Starting and Saving for Gardeners

Get a jump start on the growing season! Participants will learn practical techniques for starting seeds indoors, discover which seeds can be direct-sown outdoors, and explore methods for saving…

Farm Pond Management

Farm ponds can bring seasons of enjoyment for recreation and fishing, but they need a plan for management strategies. Chris Lueking, Agriculture and Natural Resource Educator, will cover pond…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing

Private pesticide applicators who need their license renewed can attend the private applicator training and testing on March 10, at 8 a.m. at the Tebala Event Center, 7910 Newburg Road, Rockford,…

4-H Woodworking Workshop

Join Jersey County 4-H and the JCHS Ag Department for a Woodworking Workshop. Learn woodworking skills and create a project to take home!
Located at the JCHS Shop (use walk-in door next to large…

Lawrence County-SPARK at the Library: Paddleboat Challenge

What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Seven monthly free classes will be held at the Lawrence Public…

4-H Public Speaking Contest

4-H excels in preparing youth to speak confidently! Our Public Speaking Contest allows youth to highlight their exceptional presentation abilities in a supportive environment. Enrollment in the…

To Seed or Not to Seed: What Is the Question?

This in-person educational series will guide you through a full gardening season — from starting seeds and nurturing young plants to harvesting big and wrapping things up for the year. Along the…