Events
Pressure Canner Dial Testing Clinic
4-H Swine, Sheep, Beef, Goat, and Dairy Show
Join us for the 4-H Livestock Show July 31 at the Pulaski County Fairgrounds. Youth from Pulaski and Alexander Counties will exhibit swine, sheep, beef, goats, and dairy categories. The show is…
Fossil Fun
Travel back in time and discover the prehistoric past of the Illinois Valley! We’ll read The Dinosaur Lady by Linda Skeers and learn how fossils help scientists understand ancient life. Kids will…
Mindful Minis and Microgreens
This program encourages curiosity and connection to nature, while giving youth skills to foster calmness and well-being through caring for plants.
Youth will take home plant projects created.…
Kendall County 4-H Livestock Auction
Purchase quality animals that were raised and cared for by Kendall County 4-H members at the 2026 4-H Livestock Auction on Saturday, Aug. 1 at 6 p.m.…
Building a Healthy Charcuterie Board
Join Illinois Extension at 201 W. Kenyon Road, Suite 3, Champaign, IL 61820 on August 1st from 11 AM to 1 PM for a fun, hands-on class where you’ll learn to create a balanced and beautiful…
Get More From Your Forest! An introduction to foraging for landowners
Cultivating Care Food Donation Garden Stewardship Day 5
Gain confidence in the garden. Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest…
Logan 4-H General Projects Show & Logan/Menard/Sangamon 4-H Agronomy, Floriculture, and Horticulture Show 2026
Logan 4-H members enrolled in General Projects will exhibit their project work; and Logan, Menard, and Sangamon 4-H members enrolled in Agronomy, Floriculture, and Horticulture projects will…
Cranberry Lake Trail Nature Hike
Join us for a hands-on, adventure-filled nature hike along the Cranberry Lake Trail at the Avon Township Center!
Together with the University of Illinois Master Naturalists, we'll…