Events

Meditation Mornings
Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Michele Crawford for Meditation Mornings. This free virtual series consists of fifteen-minute guided meditation sessions held every Monday, Wednesday…

Wee Nats
Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists), a fun interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Youth will learn about different environmental education topics through a story, activity, craft,…

State 4-H Awards Banquet
Celebrate our state award winners!The Illinois 4-H Awards and Scholarship program honors an amazing group of young people who have made 4-H and their communities the focus of their time and…

A Day in the Garden Patch

Gardeners' BIG Day 2025
$25 through deadline March 24
Sorry, no walk-ins.
Gardeners of all skill levels are invited to Gardeners’ BIG Day. The day includes a keynote address, three…

Spring Wildflower Hike
Explore the beauty of spring wildflowers on a guided hike at Starved Rock State Park. Spring ephemeral wildflowers can only be viewed for a brief period of time, between the ground thawing and the…

Wonderful Wildflowers Walk
Learn how to identify spring ephemeral wildflowers along the Rocky Bluff Trail at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. Late March and the month of April are a great time to explore the great…

Project Pool
Lee County 4-H is excited to announce Project Pool, an engaging and educational event for youth ages 5-18. This event will take place on April 5th, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM at the Lee County…

4-H Vet Science Workshop Series 3: Animal Reproduction
Secure your spot as 4-H and the Illinois State University’s Department of Animal Science are once again partnering to provide a hands-on veterinary science experience! Led by ISU Professor…

Farm and Flowers Cloverbud Fun
Our Bond County 4-H Teen Leaders will be hosting a spring event for our Cloverbuds, designed for youth ages 5-7 (as of 9/1/2024).
The theme of this Cloverbud event is Farm and…