Events
McHenry County 4-H Public Speaking Contest
Want to build your public speaking skills?
Join the 4-H Public Speaking Contest! This is your chance to share your voice, gain confidence, and get helpful feedback in a supportive…
Nursery School: Lessons in Gardening Symposium
Join University of Illinois Extension educators, local experts, and Master Gardeners for a full day of inspiration, practical workshops, and community…
Seed Starting for Success: Pocket-Friendly and Eco-Smart Methods
Get a head start on a successful growing season and have the garden you want at a pocket-friendly cost by starting your seeds at home. Simplify seed starting by joining Illinois Extension Master…
Fruit Tree Pruning
Theatre & Public Speaking Workshop
This 3-hour workshop is for youth ages 8-18.
Participants will engage in theatre and improv games while learning key techniques to manage nervousness and enhance public speaking skills…
Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners
2026 Attracting Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds to Your Own Backyard Pollinator Garden
Have you noticed different birds at your feeders? Although ruby-throated hummingbirds are expected visitors to gardens east of the Rocky Mountains, several species of vagrant hummingbirds have…
Mercer County 4-H Soup Dinner
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
Learn to cut with confidence at one of our fruit tree pruning workshops this winter. After a demonstration and introduction to the principles of pruning, our instructors will guide you through…
