Events

Mindfulness Hike at Detweiller Riverside Park

Slow down, step outside, and reconnect with the present moment. 
Join us for a series of guided Mindfulness Hikes designed to help you unwind, sharpen your senses, and deepen your…

Canning with Confidence

Curious about home canning but not sure where to begin? Join Extension for a beginner-friendly class that takes the guesswork out of preserving food at home. Learn the basics of pressure canning,…

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…

Fatal Opioid Overdose Prevention: Narcan Administration Program

Opioid overdoses are a very serious problem. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office stated that there were 1,169 opioid-related deaths in 2024. The University of IL Extension provides a pogram…

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…

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…

Eat and Educate - Cooking for 1 or 2

Get inspired and learn tips and tricks to prepare easy, healthy, and delicious dishes without waste or hassle. Learn simple recipes, smart shopping tips, and meal-planning strategies that make…

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…

Giving the Gift of Flowers

What makes you smile more than a bouquet of fresh flowers? A recent study found that flowers positively affect our emotional health and well-being. Flowers increase happiness, help foster intimate…

Master Gardener Help Desk

Problems with your yard or garden? Are pests or weeds concerning you?

You have questions. We have answers! Christian County Master Gardeners are available to help you with those…