Events

Farm and Flowers Cloverbud Workshop

Come plant, create, and play with the Montgomery County Youth Leadership Team!
 Our Youth Leadership Team is hosting a fun-filled, farm- and flower-themed adventure just for Cloverbud youth.…

Golden Hour Gardening: Pizza in a Pot

Have you ever wished you could grow your own pizza ingredients right in your backyard? Now you can with Pizza in a Pot, part of the Golden Hour Gardening Series! Join 4‑H Educator Toni Kay Wright for…

Yes, You Can! Dehydrating Your Summer Produce

Dried foods are delicious, healthy, lightweight, and easy to store, use, and transport. In fact, drying is one of the oldest food preservation methods around. So, whether you are looking to lighten…

Garden Planning Workshop

Join us for an interactive workshop where youʼll learn the basics of square foot gardening and create a personalized plan for your own space. Whether youʼre a beginner or seasoned gardener, this…

Rural Roots Family Fun Day

Rural Roots Family Fun Day at the Wyoming Public Library on Thurs, May 28, from 10–11:30 AM
Bring the whole family for a FREE day of learning and fun as we celebrate our agricultural heritage…

Salty Puffy Paint Cloverbud Workshop

Love puffy paint and want to learn how to make your own? Join us at the Macon County Extension Office in the Clover Room and make your own salty puffy paint! It's fun, easy, and there might even…

Pressure Canner Dial Testing Clinic

Before using your pressure canner, have your dial gauge tested for accuracy. Testing will ensure your pressure canner reaches the appropriate pressure needed to process low-acid foods, such as…

YQCA training

Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is required for Beef, Dairy, Goats, Sheep, and Swine. This is an annual training course and must be completed every year in order to continue to…

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…

ServSafe Training and Exam

The Food Protection Manager Certificate course caters perfectly to those aiming for certification in Food Protection Management for Illinois. Through ServSafe, which boasts ANSI-CFP accreditation…