Migratory Bird Discovery Hike

Enjoy a guided hike through the scenic wetlands led by Dixon Refuge Site Manager Justin Seibert and Illinois Extension’s Master Naturalist volunteers.  The 3,000 acre Refuge is home to more than…

Heart Smart Eating

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for U.S. adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Changes to lifestyle, including food choices, can improve symptoms like high…

Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Randolph, and Williamson county Public Speaking Contest

Join us on March 24 at 6 p.m. at the Jackson County Extension Office, 402 Ava Rd. Murphysboro, IL 62966, for the 4-H Speaking Contest. 4-H excels in preparing youth to speak confidently. The 4-H…

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,…

Healthy Cents

Healthy Cents is an educational program designed to help adults learn how to make healthy food choices for themselves and their families on a limited budget. Participants develop skills to make…

4-H Money Savvy

4-H is partnering with CNB Bank & Trust to help youth navigate the world of financial responsibility. Participants will learn money facts, habits, and the differences between needs and wants.…

Seed Starting | Spring Valley

Whether you have a green thumb or are just getting started, our Seed Starting Workshop is the perfect place to learn about successful seed starting.
Participants will learn the basics for…

Warm-Season Vegetables

NOTE: Registration is required for all sessions of the Growing Great Vegetables Series by Feb. 28. Space is limited and after Feb. 28, registration is closed. 

Discover what crops grow as…

Cool-Season Vegetables

Join the Master Gardeners as we view the recording of the Growing Great Vegetables webinar series. Master Gardeners will be present to help answer your questions. Come join us for this session to…

Certified Food Protection Manager Course

The University of Illinois Extension will offer the Certified Food Protection Manager Course. This two-part class is an accredited American National Standards Institute (ANSI) course that meets the…