Events
Getting the Scoop on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Decades of research have clearly demonstrated the connection between diet and health. Today, diet-related chronic diseases, including heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, obesity, and…
Introduction to the MIND Diet: Eating for Brain Health
Discover how the MIND diet—a blend of the Mediterranean and DASH diets—supports cognitive health and reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. In this program led by Kristin Bogdonas, Illinois…
Blooms for Mom
Come make a special flower arrangement for Mother’s Day!
In this fun workshop, you’ll learn how flowers grow, how to safely cut and prepare them, and an easy “Rule of 3” that helps you…
Compost Giveback & Ask a Master Gardener Booth
SOIL LOVES COMPOST!
Celebrate International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) and learn about the many benefits of this naturally produced soil amendment. We're giving away a truckload of…
Wits Fitness
From Backyards to Boardrooms: Building Community Led Climate Resilience at Every Scale
Make sense of what climate change means for our state today and what we can do together to prepare for tomorrow during this 90‑minute interactive workshop with University of Illinois Extension…
Jersey County History Workshop
This Jersey County History 4-H Workshop introduces youth to the people, places, and events that shaped Jersey County. Participants explore local history through short presentations and historic…
Cooking Up Success
Have you ever thought about turning your homemade foods into something you can sell? Whether it’s jams, baked goods, or family favorites, you can do it right from your own kitchen.
Join…
Junior Master Naturalist Program – Bug Bytes - Insects Spring 2026
