Events
Cultivating Wellness
Farming is demanding—physically and mentally. Join us for a free session designed to help you manage stress and make healthy choices during busy seasons. Learn practical strategies to…
canceledPlants of Concern Herbarium Mounting - Perry County
Are you interested in mounting herbarium specimens for the Plants of Concern Program and Southern Illinois University Carbondale? Sessions will rotate through different Illinois Extension Offices…
Life's Moments: From Memory to Legacy
Do you have a story waiting to be told?
This workshop is your chance to share yours, even if you've never written before. Join us on Thursdays starting February 5 from Noon to 1 PM at the…
Kitchen Safety Check-up
Discuss 4 ways home cooks can be more food safe in their kitchens. What practices are you doing that might increase your risk of foodborne illness? Let’s talk food safety at home – from cleaning…
4-H Family Fun Night
Get ready for an evening of activities, food, and fun to learn about 4-H!
Drop-in any time between 5 PM and 7 PM with the whole family.
Hosted by the DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt…
YQCA Training
4-H members exhibiting a live animal at the 2026 4-H shows in one of the following project areas are required to complete this training every year: Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep, Swine
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Fun With Food
Join us for an engaging program led by some of 4-H's finest young teachers! Fun with Food blends STEM concepts with health and wellness, all through the experiential…
Master Naturalist Hybrid Training
In 2026, Illinois Extension will offer a hybrid training program for the next cohort of Master Naturalists. This training blends science-based education with self-paced online assignments, in-…
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QCCA Flower & Garden Show – Speaker Schedule
Illinois Extension has arranged a full weekend of expert-led presentations as part of the QCCA Flower & Garden Show. Visit our display garden and…
Northwest Regional Horse Bowl & Hippology Contest
Horse loving 4-H members will convene to test their knowledge at the Northwest Illinois Regional Horse Bowl and Hippology Contest! Spectators are welcome at the Horse Bowl Contest and for the…