Events

Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser & Indigo Nathani - Green Earth Chautauqua Bottoms Nature Preserve

Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser, and Indigo Nathani, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds!  Learn to identify our feathered friends in some of our local sites.  All ages…

Life's Moments: From Memory to Legacy

Do you have a story waiting to be told?

This workshop is your chance to share yours, even if you've never written before. Join us on Thursdays starting February 5 from Noon to 1 PM at the…

4-H Public Speaking Contest

4-H excels in preparing youth to speak confidently! Our Public Speaking Contest allows youth to highlight their exceptional presentation abilities in a supportive environment. Enrollment in the…

Seed Starting for Spring Success

Join the University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Staff for: Branching Out: A Botanical Workshop Series. In the final session, this beginner-friendly program covers the essential steps of…

Certified Food Protection Manager Course

Under the Food Service Sanitation Code, the Illinois Department of Public requires all food establishments to be supervised by a certified Food Service Sanitation Manager during hours of operation.…

Homegrown Harvest: Seed Sowing

Homegrown Harvest is a series of free, family-friendly vegetable garden workshops designed to support beginning gardeners through the growing season. Topics include seed sowing, soil health,…

Terrarium Workshop

Create your own miniature ecosystem! Join us for a hands-on Terrarium Workshop where participants will create their own miniature garden using plants and moss. This interactive program will guide…

Global Gourmet - India

Calling all young foodies ages 8–18! Join us for a hands-on program where we travel the globe to discover new dishes from around the world. Each session will feature a dish from a different…

CJMM Horse Showmanship Workshop

This Horse Showmanship at Halter Workshop will focus on teaching youth how to properly present their horse in hand for competition. Participants learn essential skills such as correct halter…

Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop

Learn the art and science of grafting fruit trees, a technique that can improve fruit quality, increase yield, and enhance tree health led by Andrew Holsinger, horticulture educator, and Patrick…