Events

Bats! | Belvidere

They spend all day hanging around like they’re on permanent vacation, then clock in at dusk to eat mosquitoes like it’s an all‑you‑can‑eat buffet. They’re basically fuzzy sky puppies with…

Sew Ready: Basic Sewing Skills for Everyday Life

Master the stitching skills everyone should know! Whether you're repairing your favorite jeans, replacing a missing button, or hemming a pair of pants, basic sewing is a life skill that lasts a…

Pour, swirl, create

🎨 Get ready to pour, swirl, and create!

Unlock your creativity at our Paint Pouring Workshop, where you’ll learn basic color theory and then let your imagination take over. Participants will…

4-H STEAM Night

Join us for 4-H STEAM NIGHT at the Carlinville Public Library! 4-H Federation members alongside staff from the library will be on hand to engage youth in an evening of hands-on STEAM (Science &…

Herb Gardening

Get ready to learn all about herbs! 
What is an herb and how is it used? Discover the versatility of herbs - from adding fragrance and flavor to your cooking, to enhancing the beauty of…

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…

Deadly Plants | Cherry Valley

Did you know some plants are toxic? Would you know how to spot them? Come out to this free informational program led by certified Boone County Master Gardeners. Registration is required by…

Wits Fitness

Boost Your Brainpower with Wits Fitness!
 
Keep your mind active and your mood lifted with Wits Fitness — an engaging, research‑informed program designed to support lifelong brain…

Eating Well as We Age | Princeton

Our nutrition needs change as we age, but healthy choices don’t have to be complicated. Join Susan Glassman, Food and Nutrition Educator with Illinois Extension, to learn how nutrition needs…

CCMG: Soft Landings and Native Restorations in Sunny and Shady Yardscapes

Do you have areas under your trees where little or nothing grows? Eric Mollahan, executive director of the Land Conservation Foundation, will explore how to create thriving shade gardens under…