Events

Master Volunteer Appreciation Gathering

Illinois Extension Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties are invited to join us for an afternoon of appreciation, fun, and connection as we…

Performance Showcase

Come share your skills at the Performance Showcase! Whether you sing, dance, recite poetry, perform a skit, or bring another creative act to the stage, we’d love to see what you can do. It’s a fun…

4-H Parking Lot Party

4‑H invites all kids ages 5 to 8 and their families to join them for a FREE morning of hands‑on activities and learning in the Illinois Extension parking lot in Milan. Enjoy a petting zoo, learn…

2026 Illinois 4-H Robotics Challenge: ArchaeoBot

Get ready for an exciting day at the Annual 4-H Robotics Showcase! Spectators are invited to witness the incredible talents of our 4-H members as they compete in the 2026 Illinois 4-H Robotics…

Woodford County Tree Planting Program

Throughout the spring of 2026, youth in 40 counties throughout Illinois are planting groupings of 25 oak trees on public properties in their county for a total of 1000 newly planted trees across the…

Stephenson County 4-H Tree Planting

Pledge your hands to larger service on Saturday April 25, 2026!
Community service is a valued part of the Illinois Extension 4-H experience.
Join us on Saturday, April 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. as…

State 4-H Public Speaking Contest

Save the date!

4-H excels in preparing youth to speak confidently. The Illinois State 4-H Public Presentation Contest allows youth to highlight their exceptional presentation abilities in a…

Community Tree Planting Workshop

Trees are an essential part of Carlinville’s urban landscape, offering shade, evaporative cooling, habitat for local wildlife, and beauty throughout the seasons. This free workshop and community…

Get Growing Bement with Piatt County Master Gardeners

Get Growing Bement!

Stop by anytime between 10 am and noon and visit with the Piatt County Master Gardeners. Learn gardening tips, plant some seeds to take home, and mingle with gardeners.…

Nature Journaling Through the Seasons at Humiston Woods

Explore the Deer Loop Trail at Humiston Woods as you note the trees and spring forbs in bloom. Learn to observe, question, and make meaningful connections with the natural world. We'll compare…