Events
Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing
This is an in-person, test-only session. All exams will be offered.
All exams can be taken at scheduled in-person, test-only sessions hosted by the Illinois Department of Agriculture…
Richland County-SPARK at the Library: Make Fake Snow
Speaker's Network Training
Master Volunteers are invited to join our Speakers Bureau training to develop confidence and skills in public education. This short session will prepare you to present on a variety of Extension…
WinterFest 2026 | Genoa
Join staff and volunteers of the Natural Resource Education Center in Genoa for a full day of winter fun in the woods! Learn birding tips and tricks, explore the preserve with a guided forest hike…
Winter Nature Walk
Join Master Naturalist volunteers for a peaceful winter walk at Nell’s Woodland in Ottawa. Discover what’s happening in the forest during the colder months and learn how to identify trees without…
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Seeds in the Snow- Morrison
Just because it's cold out, doesn't mean you have to stop thinking about gardening! Join us on the second Monday of the month, January-March at the Odell Public Library in Morrison to prepare some…
4-H Federation Fun Day
Join us for an afternoon of connection and fun!Federation members from our five-county area will gather for lunch, networking, and a relaxed time on the range. KC Range offers a mix of golf…
Food Fusion Workshop
Cook - Experiment - Decorate - Discover
Get ready to explore the tasty world where creativity meets science! Join us for a fun-filled 4-H workshop that mixes hands-on cooking, exciting food…
Cloverbuds on the Farm
Our Teen Leaders will engage youth ages 5–7 in a series of educational workshops designed to promote hands-on learning. Activities include: Build a Barn, Noodle Horses, the Milking Station,…
4-H Pie Workshop
Join us for a fun, hands-on pie-making workshop! Youth participants will learn how to make a pie crust from scratch and practice essential pie-making skills under the guidance of volunteer Laura…