Events
Food Fusion Workshop
Cook - Experiment - Decorate - Discover
Get ready to explore the tasty world where creativity meets science! Join us for a fun-filled 4-H workshop that mixes hands-on cooking, exciting food…
Clovers 4 Communities
10 a.m. to noon
During Clovers 4 Communities: Service Learning Day, local 4-H clubs will host hands-on…
Clovers 4 Communities
10 a.m. to noon
During Clovers 4 Communities: Service Learning Day, local 4-H clubs will host hands-on…
Offices Closed
Our offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will open for normal business hours the following day.
4-H Pie Workshop
Join us for a fun, hands-on pie-making workshop! Youth participants will learn how to make a pie crust from scratch and practice essential pie-making skills under the guidance of volunteer Laura…
Forest Health Updates and Fungal Mutualists
Tree care isn't always led just by certified arborists, so Illinois Extension is ensuring that everyone has access to research-…
What's Your Palate?
Ever wonder why your favorite foods change as you get older? Join us to explore the five basic tastes—sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami—and learn how your palate evolves throughout life. We’ll…
Basic Animal Track Identification
Valentine's Cookie Decorating Workshop
Learn the basics of cookie decorating with this fun, hands-on workshop! Learn from the decorators at Ginger Bean Bakery how to decorate beautiful and colorful Valentine-Themed Sugar Cookies!…
Sourdough Bread 101
Come learn about the sourdough bread-making process with Jenna Smith and Nick Frillman, Illinois Extension Educators. Participants will make their very own sourdough starter to take home and…