Events

Spring Wreath Workshop

Create your own spring wreath in this hands-on workshop with the Macon County Master Gardeners! Learn simple design techniques and take home a beautiful wreath to welcome spring. No experience…

Cooking Under Pressure

This isn't your grandma's manual pressure cooker. Electric pressure cookers help tenderise meat, cook grains, beans, and vegetables quickly, and can even make desserts. Learn the basics of using the…

2026 FCS Conference

Unlock the magic! Join us at Shawnee Community College on April 9, 2026 for the Family and Consumer Sciences Conference. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in three different…

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.…

Mindfulness Hike at Springdale Cemetery

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 connection…

State 4-H Awards Banquet

Celebrate our state award winners!

Celebrate our state award winners!

The Illinois 4-H Awards and Scholarship program honors an amazing group of young people who have made 4-H and their…

Nature Journaling Session 1: Intro to Nature Journaling

Facilitator: Sarah SmithDate: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Rain Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026Location: Forest Park Nature Center
5809 N Forest Park Dr., Peoria Heights…

Wildflower Walk

In this guided wildflower walk, participants will explore local landscapes, learn to identify native wildflowers, and discover why these plants matter to pollinators and ecosystems. Each…

Spring Birds & Blooms

This workshop is designed for anyone who wants to learn - no experience needed, just curiosity and a love for nature. Join us for a day of fun, discovery, and hands-on learning!

Throughout the…

Gardenfest - ready, set, grow

Explore the latest gardening trends, techniques, and tools during this daylong series of seminars for gardeners of every skill level.

Held annually, Gardenfest is sponsored by McHenry County…