Events
10th Annual Backyard Maple Syrup Production Workshop and Pancake Breakfast
Join us as we celebrate a decade of making maple syrup at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center at our 10th annual Backyard Maple Syrup Production Workshop and 4H pancake breakfast.
Maple…
Family Ice Fishing Clinic
Learn the ins and outs of ice fishing from the professionals at an ice fishing clinic presented by IDNR Urban and Community Fishing Program and Illinois Extension. Join us at Sinnissippi Park in…
4-H Beef Weigh-in
The Bond County beef weigh-in will be held on February 7 at the Greenville Livestock Auction Barn in Greenville. It will be held from 9-10:30 a.m. All kids planning on exhibiting a steer will need…
Wee Nats
Livingston County 4-H Beef Tattoo and Weigh-In
4-H members planning to show steers (or market heifers in Livingston County) in the county or state shows this summer must have their animals weighed and tattooed at a 4-H event. The Livingston…
Bridge Bust 2026
Note: Team registration open now!
Join us for the 12th 4-H Bridge Busting Competition. This hands-on, challenging program tests bridge-building prowess, and…
The Great Seed Event 2026
McHenry County's third annual all-things-seeds event: vegetables, natives, flowers and herbs. Vendors, demos and a seed swap!
Register today! General Admission is free and there will be a…
4-H Beef Weigh-in
The Marion County beef weigh-in will be held on February 7 at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Salem. It will be held from 7-10 a.m. All kids planning on exhibiting a steer will need to come to…
Backyard Book Art
Join us as Master Naturalist, Master Gardener, and art teacher Merry Lanker leads a creative workshop on painting garden pavers to look like your favorite novel. These charming "book pavers" make…
