Events
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Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser & Indigo Nathani - Green Earth Oakland 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…
Jo Daviess County 4-H Fun Day: Doing, Thinking, and Creating
The 2026 Jo Daviess County 4-H Fun Day will be held on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Elizabeth Community Building, 402 West St., Elizabeth, IL. Sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension,…
Oak Tree Savanna Planting
The Oak Tree Savanna Planting Workshop & Community Service Project is a hands-on event focused on planting 25 oak trees at 522 E Tremont St. in Hillsboro. This project is a grant-funded…
4-H Agriculture Career Exploration Trip
Participants will travel to Corteva Agriscience in Litchfield for a hands-on tour learning about soybean and wheat crop production. Next, they will head over to Worksaver, Inc. to learn about…
Birds of Prey
Join us as we learn about birds of prey and dissect an owl pellet!
Program is open to kids from 2nd-5th grade.
Registration is required and limited to 20 kids.
Root Crops: Carrots, Radishes, Beets, Potatoes, and Onions
Are you new to gardening or an experienced pro? Do you want to learn more about the crops we can grow in our backyards?
Join…
Babysitting Workshop
Participants will: Find out if babysitting is right for themEach participant will go home with…
Conserving Your Land and Legacy
University of Illinois Extension invites farmers, landowners, and community members to a three-part evening series, Conserving Your Land and Legacy. This program is designed for anyone interested…
Water Stewardship Educator Training
This workshop is designed for traditional and non-traditional educators teaching grades 6-12 about water stewardship and environmental action. Participants will learn the Earthforce framework and…