Events

Spring Bird Walk

Spring is the perfect season for birdwatching, especially as vibrant warblers and other migratory birds pass through on their journey to nesting grounds. Join us on May 3 from 8:00 to 9:30…

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,…

4-H State Robotics Competition

Save the date!

It’s one thing to program and build a robot; it’s another thing to do it as a team. This statewide event is an opportunity for youth enrolled in 4-H robotics to demonstrate their…

Plant and Bake Sale

Bring your seedlings, cuttings, and houseplants to sell. Sell your extras or buy what you need! Bake some treats and sell them too, or just come to shop. You set your own prices.  PLEASE…

Saying "Thank You" with flowers

Join Macon County 4-H for Saying "Thank You" with flowers where we will make pipette flowers, make a glass flower painting, and write a thank you note that can be gifted to your mother or the…

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…

Trail Tuesdays @ COMLARA

Join us for Trail Tuesdays, a monthly guided walk series at COMLARA Park! From May to August, we’ll explore the park’s diverse trails, uncovering what’s “in season” along the way on the first Tuesday…

Wits Fitness Thomson | May

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Kara Schweitzer each month as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain and maintain and enhance cognitive…

YQCA In-person Training

4-H members who plan to show Dairy, Beef, Sheep, Swine or Goats at the county 4-H shows must complete the Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) training by June 1 of the current year. Join…

Wits Fitness Mt. Carroll | May

Do you wish your brain could be more agile? Is your memory not as sharp as you would like? Engage in interactive activities designed to enhance cognitive function and memory in Wits Fitness Brain…