Events

Nourish Your Heart

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. However, many of the risk factors contributing to heart disease are preventable through lifestyle changes, including dietary…

Fulton County Jr. Master Gardener Club Begins

The Junior Master Gardener 4-H Club is an innovative 4-H youth gardening opportunity. It is modeled after the highly popular Master Gardener program, and offers horticulture and environmental…

From Peel to Plate

Fun fact: April is Winning at Reducing Food Waste Month!

Learn how to make the most of the food you bring home. This class looks at simple ways to cut food waste, store foods safely, and…

4-H Clay Workshop

Join us for a fun pair of sessions dedicated to Clay! You will hand build your pieces, and come back for session two to glaze them. After both sessions are completed, the instructor will take the…

Eat and Educate - Navigating Change as we Age

Everyone is aging, and many changes happen along the way - physically, mentally, financially - in about every aspect of our lives. This lesson will examine some of those changes and how to adopt a…

Adult Mental Health First Aid for Ag

Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers face unique pressures that can take a real toll on mental health. This free, one-day training gives you the tools to recognize when someone is…

Performance Showcase

Come share your skills at the Performance Showcase! Whether you sing, dance, recite poetry, perform a skit, or bring another creative act to the stage, we’d love to see what you can do. It’s a fun…

AJMPU 4-H Shooting Sports Exhibition

Youth enrolled in 4-H shooting sports in Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union Counties are invited to compete at the countywide shooting sports exhibition April 25. Competitions will…

State 4-H Public Speaking Contest

Save the date!

4-H excels in preparing youth to speak confidently. The Illinois State 4-H Public Presentation Contest allows youth to highlight their exceptional presentation abilities in a…

Spring Wildflower Hike

Explore the beauty of spring wildflowers on a series of guided hikes at natural areas around LaSalle County. Spring ephemeral wildflowers can only be viewed for a brief period of time, between the…