Events

Deadly Plants | Belvidere

We rely on plants for oxygen, food, and beauty—but not all greenery is innocent. Some plants bite back! Join Boone County Master Gardener/Master Naturalist Bobbi for a fascinating journey into…

Cooking for 1 or 2 | Fairbury

Most recipes make a family-sized portion, causing a weeks’ worth of leftovers for someone cooking for one or two people. 

Learn how to cut down a recipe, freeze ingredients and homemade meals…

Amending Garden Soil

Soil amendments can improve the health, nutrient content, and physical properties of your soil. Adding amendments can lead to improved root development, decreased pest pressure, increased…

canceled

Rainscaping Program | Sycamore

Ready to turn your landscape into a stormwater solution?

Join us for the Rainscaping Education Program, a two-day workshop designed to help you manage stormwater runoff and protect local…

Traveling to the Desert Cloverbud Workshop

What do snakes, spiders, and cacti have in common? You can find them in the desert! That's where we're traveling for this month's Tales of Tails program. Join us as we head out west for a desert…

VCMG Presents: My Favorite Things

Discover why leaving some fall garden tasks until spring benefits pollinators, soil health, and your plants—and pick up fresh, practical ideas for tools and garden-friendly gift giving along the…

4-H Livestock Skillathon Workshop Series

The McLean County 4-H team is hosting a unit-wide livestock Skillathon workshop series. A livestock skillathon is a hands-on, competitive educational program for youth that tests and develops…

Traveling to the Desert

What do snakes, spiders, and cacti have in common?You can find them in the desert! That's where we're traveling for this month's Tales of Tails program. Join us as we head out west for a desert…

Gardening for Bats

Join us for a day of garden stewardship, education and fun as we partner with the US Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake Project Office to provide public pollinator garden stewardship…

Clinton County 4-H Open House

Join us on October 22 at the Clinton County Extension office from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. for our annual open house. This is a great opportunity if you or anyone you may know is interested in seeing…