Events
Pressure Canner Dial Testing Clinic
Summer Jam and Jelly Canning Workshop
Nine Months, One Virus: How Infection in Pregnancy Shapes Child Development
A brief illness during pregnancy may have longer-term effects on development…
Discovering Bats - Nighttime Superheroes!
Explore the nighttime world of bats and let your imagination take flight as you listen to a story with Illinois Master Naturalists Patti Powell and Beckie Wisdom! Together you’ll transform into a…
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State 4-H State Shoot: Small Bore .22 Pistol
Registration opens July 1!4-H State Shoot Registration will be open July 1 – Aug. 31, 2026 thru your ZSuite account. Details for each shoot can be found here.
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Master Gardener Help Desk
Problems with your yard or garden? Are pests or weeds concerning you?
You have questions. We have answers! Christian County Master Gardeners are available to help you with those…
Pie Making Workshop
Get your baking hands ready for this in-person pie-making workshop on July 2, starting at 9 a.m. at the Jackson County Extension office. This workshop will be led by none other than the local pie…
Diabetes Clinic: Strength Training
This lesson explains how strength training helps improve blood sugar control, build muscle, and increase overall strength. Learn safe, simple exercises and how to incorporate them into a balanced…
Conservation Tours
Brent Fowler, a farmer and native plant enthusiast, enjoys creating wildlife habitat on unprofitable acres with a focus on bobwhite quail.…
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Mercer County 4‑H Fair
The Mercer County 4‑H Fair showcases the hard work, dedication, and growing skills of local youth. From general projects to livestock shows, auctions, and hands‑on demonstrations, the fair offers…