Events
4-H Oak Tree Planting
Help grow the forests of tomorrow! 🌳 Youth and families are invited to take part in our annual 4-H Green Communities Tree Planting Day, where participants will work…
Wellness in Nature: Outdoor Yoga - Chair
Master Gardener Informational Booth
Not sure what vegetables, fruit, or flowers would work best for your needs? Have a plant dying or a problem with a tree or pest? Christian County Master Gardeners will be available …
Master Gardener Plant Sale - Macoupin
Macoupin County Master Gardeners will host a plant sale at the Macoupin County Historical Society Spring Festival. The plant sale will take place on the east side of the grounds, next to the…
Nature Photography for Beginners
This hands‑on workshop is designed to help you take clearer, more compelling outdoor photos. We’ll explore essential skills such as working with natural light, framing and composition, and…
CPR Training for Youth
This hands-on CPR training is designed for youth who want to become certified and prepared for real‑life emergencies. Perfect for teens interested in babysitting, this course teaches essential…
REAP Day: Bluebell Seed Collection
Enjoy an educational hike about the spring ephemerals found at Deer Run Forest Preserve before helping collect bluebell seeds for our greenhouse! Participants are welcome to take some seeds home…
Goat Workshop: Part 2
This workshop will be a follow-up to the introductory goat workshop held in March. Participants will learn about grooming practices, how to train their goat, and showmanship tips, followed by time…
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Seedling Explorers
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join Illinois Extension staff for mornings at the Sterling Township Community Garden. Early elementary and preschool-aged youth enjoy free fun garden education…
