Events
Master Gardener Informational Booth
Not sure what vegetables, fruit, or flowers would work best for your needs? Have a plant dying or a problem with a tree or pest? Christian County Master Gardeners will be available …
Bat Acoustic Walk
Introduction to the MIND Diet: Eating for Brain Health
Discover how the MIND diet—a blend of the Mediterranean and DASH diets—supports cognitive health and reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. In this program, Kristin Bogdonas, Illinois Extension…
Summer Jam and Jelly Canning Workshop
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4-H Memorial Camp Youth Summer Session 3
General registration is open!Adventure awaits you at every turn at 4-H Memorial Camp. Every day is packed with activities that will challenge you to try new and exciting things. Best of all, you…
Birdwatching Hike
Led by an experienced birder and Master Naturalist, this two-hour walk offers a chance to observe a variety of species at Lake Kakusha in Mendota. This hike is appropriate for birders of all ages…
Nature Journaling Workshop
Discover how to slow down, look closely, and connect more deeply with the natural world through the practice of nature journaling. During this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to…
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Youth Cooking School
Calling all young chefs ages 9–14! Join us for an exciting, hands-on culinary experience designed to build confidence and skills in the kitchen.
Participants will learn:
Basic cooking and…
Wild Classrooms
Wild Classrooms is a hands‑on outdoor professional development workshop series for educators, hosted by Illinois Extension at South Park in Quincy.
Each two‑hour workshop focuses on a…
Community Youth Impact Coalition
Seeking community members, volunteers, organizations, educators, and local partners who care about supporting youth and strengthening our community.
Meeting monthly, this collaborative…