Events

Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser

Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds on December 11 from 8:30-10 a.m. at Green Earth Chautauqua Bottoms: Nature Preserve: Main Parking Lot - 2100 W…

The Art of Healthy Holiday Charcuterie Boards

Celebrate the season in style with this hands-on class designed for adults. Learn the art of crafting beautiful, balanced charcuterie boards featuring seasonal fruits, cheeses, whole grains, and…

Wits Workout

Keeping your brain healthy should be a priority throughout your life – not just in your later years. The Wits Fitness Brain Health program has been in existence since 2015. Adults meet regularly…

Healthy Holiday Habits

The holiday season can be a time of joy, celebration, and connection. Yet for many older adults, it may also bring feelings of loneliness, grief, or added stress. Being separated from loved ones or…

Hort. for the Holidays

Holidays are a great time to get creative with horticulture projects. Try out some fun holiday horticulture with us.

5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4
Kokedama Workshop at the Central…

Holiday Table Garland Workshop

Join University of Illinois Extension Program Coordinator Nikki Keltner for the "Holiday Table Garland Workshop" on Thursday, December 11 at 1:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 N…

Paracord Knot Tying Workshop

4-H Fiber Arts Series: Paracord Knot Tying Workshop is a two part series where youth will be introduced to 4-H Fiber Arts! 

Part 1 will be an introduction to Craft Knot Tying: Fisherman…

Paint Your Own Barn Quilt Workshop

Design, Paint, Create: Barn Quilt Workshop Join retired Illinois Extension horticulture educator Martha Smith on Thursday, December 11th, from 1:00–4:00 PM for a fun and creative Barn Quilt…

Holiday Charcuterie with a Healthy Twist! | Standard

Make a delicious Charcuterie board for one or many. Learn how to create a map, swap the calories and fat but not the flavor. Enjoy a few tastes of Charcuterie board foods. Take home recipes to…

State 4-H Financial Aid Workshop

Illinois 4-H, in partnership with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, is hosting a Financial Aid Virtual Workshop on December 11, 2025, at 6pm.This session is perfect for…