Events

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Cook County July Nature Wellness Walk

Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest bathing guides during these slow and…

Iroquois County 4-H Livestock & Animal Companion Shows

Join us at the 2026 4-H General Projects and Livestock Shows! 

4-H members from Iroquois County will proudly showcase the skills and knowledge they’ve gained throughout the year. Local…

2026 Champaign County 4-H General Projects Show

Join us at the 2026 4-H General Projects and Livestock Show! 

4-H members from Champaign County will proudly showcase the skills and knowledge they’ve gained throughout the year. From…

Yoga in Nature

Unwind and reconnect with the outdoors during this beginner-friendly yoga class set in the peaceful surroundings of Dixon Waterfowl Refuge's Pyott Pavilion. Participants will enjoy gentle…

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners!

This program will introduce youth to nature and gardening through storybooks and fun learning activities. These sessions explore the hidden…

Nature Walks at Illini State Park

Join us once a month through October for guided Nature Walks at Illini State Park. Led by a University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalist volunteer, each walk will explore a different…

4-H Shows Jefferson County

4-H Shows Jefferson County

June 20 Horse show at King City Saddle Club, Mt Vernon at 9 amJuly 18 General projects show at 8 amUnited Way of South Central Illinois 716 Main Street, Mt VernonJuly…

Growing a Tea Garden

"But first, tea."

If you enjoy a nice cup of tea and have a flare for gardening, come learn what plants you can grow in our area to create or enhance your very own tea blends. We will focus…

Gardening for Moths - Marion Carnegie Library

Gardening for Moths is an educational program dedicated to creating sustainable, moth‑friendly garden spaces that nurture the many moth species essential to healthy ecosystems. While moths are…

Certified Food Protection Managers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 48 million people fall ill from foodborne diseases each year, and approximately 128,000 individuals require hospitalization. Businesses…