Events
Trash Blast - Iron Furnace
Join us at Iron Furnace March 6 for our monthly Trash Blast. Trash Blasts take place the first Friday of every month from March through June and September through October from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.…
Fruit Tree Pruning
State 4-H Meat Judging & Identification Contest
Registration is open!Mark your calendars for Friday, March 6, 2026 for the 2026 Illinois State 4-H Meat Judging & Identification Contest!
University of Illinois Meat Science Lab10:00 a.m.…-
4-H Junior Leadership Conference
Save the date! March 7–8, 2026The Illinois 4-H Junior Leadership Conference (JLC) is an engaging, hands-on event designed for junior high 4-H members in 7th and 8th grade. It introduces youth to…
Home, Lawn, and Garden Day
New location! Parke Regency Conference Center
Make your garden thrive with educational workshops, inspiring speakers, and horticulture treasures from exceptional businesses and organizations at…
Wee Nats
2026 Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference
The 2026 Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference will be March 7 at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa from 9am to 4:30pm.…
Weekend Gardener
Join us for an enriching experience to explore the world of gardening with expert speakers and engaging discussions. Morning refreshments will be included followed by sessions. Participants…
Birdhouse Workshop
Kids can get creative and learn about nature in this hands-on workshop! Participants will build a bluebird nest box with guidance from a Master Naturalist volunteer and discover fun facts about…
State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl
Registration is open!The 2026 Dairy Quiz Bowl will be held March 7, 2026 and registration is open now.
Get ready to compete in an academic-like quiz bowl while demonstrating your knowledge…