Events

Preserve the Season - Ottawa

Are you ready for SUMMER?
Discover how to preserve the season. Join Susan Glassman, Health and Community Wellness Food and Nutrition Educator to learn food preservation methods along with food…

Eat and Educate - Navigating Change as we Age

Everyone is aging, and many changes happen along the way - physically, mentally, financially - in about every aspect of our lives. This lesson will examine some of those changes and how to adopt a…

Nourish Your Heart

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. However, many of the risk factors contributing to heart disease are preventable through lifestyle changes, including dietary…

From Peel to Plate

Fun fact: April is Winning at Reducing Food Waste Month!

Learn how to make the most of the food you bring home. This class looks at simple ways to cut food waste, store foods safely, and…

Performance Showcase

Come share your skills at the Performance Showcase! Whether you sing, dance, recite poetry, perform a skit, or bring another creative act to the stage, we’d love to see what you can do. It’s a fun…

Adult Mental Health First Aid for Ag

Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers face unique pressures that can take a real toll on mental health. This free, one-day training gives you the tools to recognize when someone is…

Cookout to Benefit Henry County 4-H

Grab lunch at Fareway and support Henry County 4‑H! Bring friends, family, and co‑workers for a fresh‑off‑the‑grill menu featuring pork chop sandwiches, hamburgers, brat patties, pork patties,…

Get Growing Bement with Piatt County Master Gardeners

Get Growing Bement!

Stop by anytime between 10 am and noon and visit with the Piatt County Master Gardeners. Learn gardening tips, plant some seeds to take home, and mingle with gardeners.…

4-H Green Communities 2026

The Illinois 4-H Green Communities Tree Program, in partnership with the Lake County 4-H, Soil and Water Conservation District, and Round Lake Park District, is working to rebuild our native…

Nature Journaling Workshop

Discover how to slow down, look closely, and connect more deeply with the natural world through the practice of nature journaling.  During these hands-on workshops, participants will learn…