Events
Rock Island County 4‑H Pork Chop Dinner
Eat and Educate - Let's Talk about Stress!
Stress is a funny thing. Sometimes it can motivate us. But, if we don’t find an outlet, we can experience negative effects mentally and physically. In this program, we will explore the…
Beneficial Insects | Belvidere | UPDATED Date
Not all insects we find in our gardens are pests. In fact, most aren’t pests at all.…
Leaf it to the Library
Join Emily Swihart, Illinois Extension horticulture educator, for these free programs at the Robert Jones Library in Coal Valley. Registration is required through the library. (Be sure to…
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4-H Hooks Us Together Statewide Fishing Tournament
Save the date!The popular 4-H statewide fishing spring fishing tournament is back in 2026. This year’s tourney will again be a virtual event held between the dates of May 1 – July 31. Catch-…
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State 4-H Reel Adventure Family Fish Camp
Registration is open!Do you have family members that love fishing or would like to get into the sport? Would you like to have a fun family weekend where those who wanted to fish can while other…
McDonough County 4-H Barbecue
McDonough County 4‑H members invite the community to enjoy a delicious meal while supporting local youth. Hosted as the only annual fundraiser for the McDonough County 4‑H Federation, this free‑…
Wits Fitness
Boost Your Brainpower with Wits Fitness!
Wits Fitness offers an engaging, research‑supported approach to lifelong brain health. Each session includes interactive activities, memory…
Trash Blast - Ripple Hollow
Join us at Ripple Hollow on May 1 for the May Trash Blast. Trash Blasts take place the first Friday of every month from March through June and September through October from 1 pm to 3 pm at…
Master Gardener Plant Sale - Montgomery
Just in time for Mother's Day! Montgomery County Master Gardeners will be holding a plant sale. The sale will include 10" premium hanging baskets with assorted colors and different sun and shade…