Events

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…

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…

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 …

Brick Building Series

Building Bricks Summer Series

Do you dream of building awesome creations, meeting new friends, and showing off your imagination?  If so, the Brick Building Series is for you!  Each…

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…

Cloverbud Fairy Garden Workshop

Let your child's imagination grow! In this fun, hands-on workshop, youth will create their own miniature fairy garden while learning the basics of plant care through storytelling, exploration,…

Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Day

University of Illinois Extension is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers to provide public pollinator garden stewardship opportunities at the Rend Lake Project Office Visitor Center from…

Canning with Confidence

Curious about home canning but not sure where to begin? Join Extension for a beginner-friendly class that takes the guesswork out of preserving food at home. Learn the basics of pressure canning,…

Master Naturalist Book Club

Join us each month as we read a different nature-themed book and enjoy a lively discussion. You do not have to be a Master Naturalist to participate. Everyone 18 and over is welcome. It's a great…

Mindfulness Hike at Detweiller Riverside Park

Slow down, step outside, and reconnect with the present moment. 
Join us for a series of guided Mindfulness Hikes designed to help you unwind, sharpen your senses, and deepen your…