Events

Head Strong: Exercise Strategies to Enhance Memory and Thinking

Are you headstrong about keeping your head strong? Challenging the brain, especially as you grow older can be beneficial. Many of us enjoy working on puzzles and games that require us to think and…

Pumpkins and Winter Squash

Would you like to grow your own fresh produce? 

Are you new to gardening or an experienced pro? Do you want to learn more about the crops we can grow in our backyards? 

Join…

4-H Reading and Art Hour

Spend an afternoon with Ford County 4-H at the Paxton Carnegie Library (254 S Market St, Paxton, IL 60957) for our 4-H Reading and Art Hour on Monday, April 27.We would love to share a time of…

2026 Monticello Area Community Garden

Join us for a kick-off meeting to learn about the garden, guidelines and vegetable gardening tips.

Register for a garden plot at go.illinois.edu/digin

Register by April 27.

…

Battery Storage Planning and Safety for Local Governments

Battery storage is charging up in Illinois, raising important questions for communities about how to safely site these new systems. Get a better understand of…

POSTPONED

canceled

Snack with Purpose

Take a closer look at why you snack—true hunger or habit—and discover how to choose foods that actually fuel your body.

This session blends mindful eating with practical nutrition tips, helping you…

CCMG: Vegetable gardening from the soil up

A highly productive vegetable garden requires careful consideration of its location, soil building and preparation, informed selection of seeds and plants, appropriate timing of planting, and…

Summertime Salads Made Simple

Celebrate the flavors of the season with fresh, vibrant summertime salads. In this interactive program, learn how to build balanced, satisfying salads using seasonal vegetables, fruits, whole grains…

State 4-H Poultry Judging Contest

Poultry Judging Contest 2026

IMPORTANT: We will continue to follow Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) guidance regarding poultry exhibitions as the contest date approaches. Please…

Opportunity Zones in Illinois

Recent Opportunity Zones 2.0 legislation introduces rolling 10-year designations, stronger incentives for rural investment — including a 30% reduction in capital gains tax — stricter income…