Events
Nature Journaling: Intro to Nature Journaling
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Rain Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026Location: Forest Park Nature Center
5809 N Forest Park Dr., Peoria Heights…
4-H Story Builders: Share the News
Gardenfest - ready, set, grow
Explore the latest gardening trends, techniques, and tools during this daylong series of seminars for gardeners of every skill level.
Held annually, Gardenfest is sponsored by McHenry County…
Native Sapling Distribution
Grown an edible yard with native fruit and nut trees and shrubs. Support urban ecosystems & wildlife, enhance landscapes, and produce food for human consumption. Because native plants are…
Wildflower Walk
In this guided wildflower walk, participants will explore local landscapes, learn to identify native wildflowers, and discover why these plants matter to pollinators and ecosystems. Each…
4-H Archery Recruitment Shoot
4-H Yeast Bread Workshop
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make delicious homemade bread from scratch? Join us for a 4-H Yeast Bread Workshop and learn how to turn simple ingredients into warm, homemade bread you can…
April Nature Wellness Walk
Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest bathing guides during these slow and…
4-H Horticulture Workshop - Let's Get Gardening!
Youth will have a chance to get their hands into the soil by planting early-season plant starts (grown by the Monticello High School…
