Events
McDonough County 4-H Barbecue
McDonough County 4‑H members invite the community to enjoy a delicious meal while supporting local youth. Hosted as the only annual fundraiser for the McDonough County 4‑H Federation, this free‑…
Wits Fitness
Boost Your Brainpower with Wits Fitness!
Wits Fitness offers an engaging, research‑supported approach to lifelong brain health. Each session includes interactive activities, memory…
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State 4-H Reel Adventure Family Fish Camp
Registration is open!Do you have family members that love fishing or would like to get into the sport? Would you like to have a fun family weekend where those who wanted to fish can while other…
Construct and Create Cloverbud Workshop
Our Youth Leadership Team is hosting a fun-filled, construction-themed adventure just for Cloverbud youth. This…
Plant and Bake Sale
Bring your seedlings, cuttings, and houseplants to sell. Sell your extras or buy what you need! Bake some treats and sell them too, or just come to shop. You set your own prices.
PLEASE…
Raised Bed Gardening Workshop
Join Illinois Extension, Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator Katie Bell, and Master Gardener Jessica Bare to learn more about starting a raised bed garden this spring. The workshop will…
Family Fishing Clinic
Learn how to fish in the Rock River and about the species you may catch from the IDNR Urban and Community Fishing Program in collaboration with Illinois Extension and the Dixon Park District.…
Spring Wildflower Hike
Explore the beauty of spring wildflowers on a series of guided hikes at natural areas around LaSalle County. Spring ephemeral wildflowers can only be viewed for a brief period of time, between the…
Master Gardener & Master Naturalist Plant Sale
If you are making plans for the growing season, be sure to stop by the Macon County Master Gardener and Master Naturalist plant sale. The annual plant offers gardeners a wide variety of flower and…
Plant Sale
University of Illinois Extension invites the public to a plant sale at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center on May 2nd, 2026. The sale will be located under the pavilion near the administration…