Events
Homegrown Healthy | Rochelle
4-H Electricity School
Join us for Electricity School on June 4, 2025 at John Wood Workforce Development Center | 2710 N. 42nd St., QuincyOpen to all youth, ages 8-18. 4-H Membership is NOT required. Invite a…
Homegrown Harvest: Planting, Scouting, Harvesting
Homegrown Harvest is a series of free, family-friendly vegetable garden workshops designed to support beginning gardeners through the growing season. Topics include seed starting, warm and cool…
Easy Care Native Plants | Princeton
Many home gardeners would like to add native plants to their garden, but are unsure how to start. This program takes a look at the native plants that are low maintenance and grow in a wide range…
Vegetable Gardening in Raised Beds and Containers | Granville
Don’t have usable space in the ground to grow your vegetables? Learn how to use above ground growing systems for safe and fruitful production of your favorite backyard vegetables. Methods to…
Sourdough Starter Made Simple
Ready to dive into the world of sourdough? Join us for a fun, hands-on class where you’ll learn how to create and care for your own sourdough starter from scratch! We’ll break down the science…
Master Gardener Plant Sale
Come see garden ideas, pick up plants for your own garden, and get free advice from trained Kane County…
Perry and Randolph County 4-H Small Pets Show
The Perry and Randolph County 4-H Small Pets Show will be held at the Randolph County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 7, beginning at 9 a.m.
Those participating must be registered 4-H youth…
Jackson and Williamson County 4-H Small Animals Show
The Jackson & Williamson County 4-H Small Animals Show will be held at the Jackson County Extension office on Saturday, June 1 at 9 a.m. Categories include:
DogsCatsSmall PetsRabbitsPoultry…
Native Plants
Join us for an informative, hands-on workshop where each participant will receive a kit containing native plants. Learn about each plant’s specific growing needs, including where to plant…