Events
Peoria 4-H Public Speaking Contest
The public is invited to attend this special event to enjoy the speeches prepared by Peoria 4-H members as part of their public speaking project.
Life's Moments: From Memory to Legacy
Do you have a story waiting to be told?
This workshop is your chance to share yours, even if you've never written before. Join us on Thursdays starting February 5 from Noon to 1 PM at the…
Fabulous Frogs
Do you know which frogs make the unique sounds you hear in spring and summer? Led by Illinois Extension Master Naturalist and FPWC Frog Monitor Connie McIntosh, this program is a dive into the…
Global Gourmet - India
Calling all young foodies ages 8–18! Join us for a hands-on program where we travel the globe to discover new dishes from around the world. Each session will feature a dish from a different…
Terrarium Workshop
Create your own miniature ecosystem! Join us for a hands-on Terrarium Workshop where participants will create their own miniature garden using plants and moss. This interactive program will guide…
Homegrown Harvest: Seed Sowing
Homegrown Harvest is a series of free, family-friendly vegetable garden workshops designed to support beginning gardeners through the growing season. Topics include seed sowing, soil health,…
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Junior Master Naturalist 4-H SPIN Club
Explore Nature with the 2026 Cook County Junior Master Naturalist Program!
Are you a young leader who cares about your community, the environment, and creating a more just and sustainable…
2026 Ready.Set.Grow! Gardening Workshop
2026 Ready...Set...Grow...Gardening Workshop, on Saturday, March 28 from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Sauk Valley Community College (173 IL-2, Dixon, IL 61021).
Join the Master Gardeners of Carroll,…
Kitchen Skillathon
Youth ages 8-18 in Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties are invited to participate in the Kitchen Skillathon. The Skillathon is a fun competition that will test participants'…
