Events

Spring Centerpieces

Join University of Illinois Extension Program Coordinator Nikki Keltner as she presents “Spring Centerpieces” as part of the Spring Break Gardening Series on Thursday, April 2 at 1:30 p.m. This…

Can that Strawberry Jam!

Let's make jam that we can eat all year round! Join Illinois Extension Nutrition & Wellness Educator Lisa Peterson for a youth-centered hands-on workshop on how to make strawberry jam using…

Pruning Dormant Trees for Success

Early spring is the perfect time to prune your fruit trees to improve harvest and tree health. Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Bruce Black shares methods for proper tree planting, pruning…

Cats 101 Workshop

Love cats? Curious about showing at the Bond County Fair?

 Join us for Cat 101 in partnership with the Bond County Humane Society! Youth will learn how to prepare a cat for a 4-H show,…

Grow...Create...Celebrate... Earth Day Workshop

Join us for an exciting Earth Day celebration!
 Youth will explore the importance of caring for our planet while creating fun, nature-inspired projects that spark creativity and curiosity.…

Aerospace Workshop

Blast Off Into Fun! 🚀
Get ready to soar at our Aerospace Workshop for Kids—an action-packed rocket-building adventure! Young explorers will design, build, and launch their very own rockets…

4-H Livestock Skillathon

4-H Livestock Skillathon & Animal Science Workshop

Are you ready to put your livestock knowledge to the test? Join us for an exciting, hands-on 4-H Livestock Skillathon and Animal…

First Aid and CPR Workshop

This workshop will cover essential life-saving skills, including basic first aid techniques and CPR, giving participants the confidence to respond effectively in emergency situations. Participants…

Trash Blast - Grantsburg Swamp

Join us at Grantsburg Swamp April 3 for our monthly Trash Blast. Trash Blasts take place the first Friday of every month from March through June and September through October from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m…

Wee Nats

Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists), a fun interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Youth will learn about different environmental education topics through a story, activity, craft, and…