Events

Meditation Mornings

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Michele Crawford for Meditation Mornings. This free virtual series consists of fifteen-minute guided meditation sessions held every Monday, Wednesday…

Youth Community Service Day - Ruthie's Kitchen

Calling all youth 11 to 18 years of age. This is your chance to give back to your community and make a meaningful impact. Join us for a Community Service Day at Ruthie’s Kitchen, where we’ll work…

Lake County 2025 Plant Sale

Calling all gardeners: Save the date of Saturday, May 17, 2025, for the Lake County Extension Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale at the University of Illinois Extension. This year our plant sale…

Jackson and Williamson County 4-H Livestock Show

The Jackson & Williamson County 4-H Livestock Show will be held on Saturday, May 17, at the Williamson County Fairgrounds. Scheduled events include:

8 a.m. – Swine Show9 a.m. – Sheep Show9:…

VCMG May Plant Sale

For over 20 years, the University of Illinois Extension Vermilion County Master Gardeners have been hosting an eagerly anticipated Spring Plant Sale – and this year’s event promises to be better…

DeWitt, Piatt, & Macon 4-H Pullorum Testing

Pullorum Testing for Poultry Exhibitors ages 8-18

This testing is valid for 90 and will cover any exhibitors who will be exhibiting at the Illinois State Fair.  

Cost

One…

2025 Master Gardener Plant Sale

Saturday, May 17 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Rain or shine

The 2025 sale will feature:

Several varieties of tomatoes and peppersNative plantsNursery-stock perennialsMaster Gardeners on-hand to…

Certified Food Protection Managers Course

Under the Food Service Sanitation Code, the Illinois Department of Public requires all food establishments to be supervised by a certified Food Service Sanitation Manager during hours of operation.…

Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser

Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser, to look at birds in nature on May 18 from 8:30-10 a.m. at Giant City State Park Post Oak Trail: 460 Giant City Lodge Rd, Makanda, IL 62958.  Learn to…

Meditation Mornings

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Michele Crawford for Meditation Mornings. This free virtual series consists of fifteen-minute guided meditation sessions held every Monday, Wednesday…