Events
June Walk & Talks
Connect with your community and nature with Illinois Extension’s Walk & Talks series. Each session features a short interactive lesson or activity, followed by a refreshing walk on paved paths…
Mindful Minis and Microgreens
This program encourages curiosity and connection to nature, while giving youth skills to foster calmness and well-being through caring for plants.
Youth will take home plant projects created.…
Canning with Confidence Workshop
Learn the essentials of home canning and gain the confidence to preserve your favorite foods safely! In this program, Kristin Bogdonas, Illinois Extension food and nutrition educator, will teach…
From Peel to Plate
Learn how to make the most of the food you bring home. This class looks at simple ways to cut food waste, store foods safely, and understand what expiration dates really mean. We’ll talk about how…
Perry County 4-H Food Show
The Perry County 4-H Food Show will be held at the Perry County Extension Office on June 23, beginning at 6 p.m.
Those participating must be registered 4-H youth enrolled in the appropriate…
Fossils of the Illinois Valley
This engaging session will introduce participants to the remarkable fossils found throughout the region, with a special focus on the world-famous Mazon Creek fossil beds. Known for their…
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…
Insects and Invertebrates
Join the University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists and get ready to explore the tiny but amazing world of insects and other invertebrates! Kids will discover cool characteristics…
4-H Science Camp
Mothscapes for Kids
Explore the secret world of moths as you create your own low-maintenance dry (non-living) terrarium. Learn about camouflage, habitats, and the moth life cycle along the way! Join Illinois…