Events

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…

Life's Moments: From Memory to Legacy

Do you have a story waiting to be told?

This workshop is your chance to share yours, even if you've never written before. Join us on Thursdays starting February 5 from Noon to 1 PM at the…

Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser & Indigo Nathani - Green Earth Chautauqua Bottoms Nature Preserve

Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser, and Indigo Nathani, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds!  Learn to identify our feathered friends in some of our local sites.  All ages…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

Gardener's Day 2026

Get ready to dig into inspiration at the 28th Annual Gardener’s Day! This special event will bring together gardening enthusiasts of all levels to enjoy engaging speakers, hands-on activities, and…

2026 Ready.Set.Grow! Gardening Workshop

2026 Ready...Set...Grow...Gardening Workshop, on Saturday, March 28 from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Sauk Valley Community College (173 IL-2, Dixon, IL 61021).
Join the Master Gardeners of Carroll,…

Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop

Learn the art and science of grafting fruit trees, a technique that can improve fruit quality, increase yield, and enhance tree health led by Andrew Holsinger, horticulture educator, and Patrick…