Events
Franklin County 4-H Pistol and Rifle Exhibition
The Franklin County 4-H Pistol and Rifle Exhibition will be held at Extreme Exigency on July 12, beginning at 9 a.m.
Those participating must be registered 4-H youth enrolled in the…
Logan/Menard/Sangamon 4-H Cloverbud Show 2026
Logan, Menard, and Sangamon 4-H members enrolled in the Cloverbud project will exhibit their project work during the Cloverbud Show. Details for exhibitors are available in the Show Book at…
Golden Hour Gardening: Pest Patrol at Dusk
Cultivating Care Food Donation Garden Stewardship Day 4
Gain confidence in the garden. Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday evenings from5 to 7 p.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest…
Insects and Invertebrates
Join the University of Illinois Master Naturalists and get ready to explore the tiny but amazing world of insects and other invertebrates! Kids will discover cool characteristics and species…
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Menard 4-H Livestock Shows 2026
Menard 4-H members enrolled in livestock will exhibit their animals during the Beef, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, and Swine Shows and the Youth Livestock Auction. Details for exhibitors are…
Mindfulness Hike at Emiquon Nature Preserve
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…
Floral Design Workshop Series: Flowers and Fruit
University of Illinois Extension is partnering with the Fulton County Farm Bureau to bring you new and exciting educational opportunities! Join us as Christine Wright, Hy-Vee Floral Manager,…
Cook County July Nature Wellness Walk
Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest bathing guides during these slow and…
Gardening for Moths - Marion Carnegie Library
Gardening for Moths is an educational program dedicated to creating sustainable, moth‑friendly garden spaces that nurture the many moth species essential to healthy ecosystems. While moths are…