Events
Foods from the Home Kitchen: Illinois Cottage Food Law
Start your food business at home as a Cottage Food Operation. In Illinois, certain foods can be made in home kitchens and sold at farmers markets and other locations. Learn the basics of Illinois…
Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners
This program will introduce youth to nature and gardening through storybooks and fun learning activities. This session explores the exciting…
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State 4-H Reel Adventure Family Fish Camp
Registration is open!Do you have family members that love fishing or would like to get into the sport? Would you like to have a fun family weekend where those who wanted to fish can while other…
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4-H Hooks Us Together Statewide Fishing Tournament
Save the date!The popular 4-H statewide fishing spring fishing tournament is back in 2026. This year’s tourney will again be a virtual event held between the dates of May 1 – July 31. Catch-…
Master Gardener Plant Sale - Montgomery
Just in time for Mother's Day! Montgomery County Master Gardeners will be holding a plant sale. The sale will include 10" premium hanging baskets with assorted colors and different sun and shade…
Wits Fitness
Boost Your Brainpower with Wits Fitness!
Wits Fitness offers an engaging, research‑supported approach to lifelong brain health. Each session includes interactive activities, memory…
Trash Blast - Ripple Hollow
Join us at Ripple Hollow on May 1 for the May Trash Blast. Trash Blasts take place the first Friday of every month from March through June and September through October from 1 pm to 3 pm at…
McDonough County 4-H Barbecue
McDonough County 4‑H members invite the community to enjoy a delicious meal while supporting local youth. Hosted as the only annual fundraiser for the McDonough County 4‑H Federation, this free‑…
Compost Giveaway
Shovels provided, bring your own buckets.
Limit 20 gallons per household.
Celebrate International Compost Awareness Week with us. Add compost to your vegetable garden, flower beds, or…
Plant and Bake Sale
Bring your seedlings, cuttings, and houseplants to sell. Sell your extras or buy what you need! Bake some treats and sell them too, or just come to shop. You set your own prices.
PLEASE…