Events

Fabulous Frogs

Do you know which frogs make the unique sounds you hear in spring and summer? Led by Illinois Extension Master Naturalist and FPWC Frog Monitor Connie McIntosh, this program is a dive into the…

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…

Seed Starting for Spring Success

Join the University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Staff for: Branching Out: A Botanical Workshop Series. In the final session, this beginner-friendly program covers the essential steps of…

Certified Food Protection Manager Course

Under the Food Service Sanitation Code, the Illinois Department of Public requires all food establishments to be supervised by a certified Food Service Sanitation Manager during hours of operation.…

Homegrown Harvest: Seed Sowing

Homegrown Harvest is a series of free, family-friendly vegetable garden workshops designed to support beginning gardeners through the growing season. Topics include seed sowing, soil health,…

Terrarium Workshop

Create your own miniature ecosystem! Join us for a hands-on Terrarium Workshop where participants will create their own miniature garden using plants and moss. This interactive program will guide…

Global Gourmet - India

Calling all young foodies ages 8–18! Join us for a hands-on program where we travel the globe to discover new dishes from around the world. Each session will feature a dish from a different…

Junior Master Naturalist 4-H SPIN Club

Explore Nature with the 2026 Cook County Junior Master Naturalist Program!
Are you a young leader who cares about your community, the environment, and creating a more just and sustainable…

4-H Spring Workshop Series: Entomology

We invite you to join us for one or more of our Spring Workshop Series! 

It’s time to get the creative juices flowing before you finalize which 4-H projects to tackle this year. Each…

Kitchen Skillathon

Youth ages 8-18 in Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties are invited to participate in the Kitchen Skillathon. The Skillathon is a fun competition that will test participants'…