Events
Eat and Educate - Let's Talk about Stress!
Stress is a funny thing. Sometimes it can motivate us. But, if we don’t find an outlet, we can experience negative effects mentally and physically. In this program, we will explore the…
Foods from the Home Kitchen: Illinois Cottage Food Law
Start your food business at home as a Cottage Food Operation. In Illinois, certain foods can be made in home kitchens and sold at farmers markets and other locations. Learn the basics of Illinois…
Beneficial Insects | Belvidere | UPDATED Date
Not all insects we find in our gardens are pests. In fact, most aren’t pests at all.…
Rock Island County 4‑H Pork Chop Dinner
Creative Container Gardens
Join University of Illinois Extension Program Coordinator Nikki Keltner for a program on “Creative Container Gardens” on Thursday, April 30 at 1:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office,…
Beginning Embroidery Workshop
Discover the joy of stitching in this fun, hands-on workshop designed especially for youth ages 8–18. Participants will learn basic embroidery techniques, explore colorful threads and fabrics, and…
Leaf it to the Library
Join Emily Swihart, Illinois Extension horticulture educator, for these free programs at the Robert Jones Library in Coal Valley. Registration is required through the library. (Be sure to…
Press Pause: Practical Mindfulness for Busy Lives
Feeling stressed? Mindfulness can help you slow down, breathe, and feel more in control. In this hands-on…
Trash Blast - Ripple Hollow
Join us at Ripple Hollow on May 1 for the May Trash Blast. Trash Blasts take place the first Friday of every month from March through June and September through October from 1 pm to 3 pm at…
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4-H Hooks Us Together Statewide Fishing Tournament
Save the date!The popular 4-H statewide fishing spring fishing tournament is back in 2026. This year’s tourney will again be a virtual event held between the dates of May 1 – July 31. Catch-…