Events

Big & Small Gardening

All ages are invited to learn more about gardening with the Lee County Master Gardeners. This series will be held the first Tuesday of the month starting September 2 through April 2026, with some…

Succession Planning for Farm Families

Planning for the future of your farm is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family’s legacy.  Join us for an informative session on succession and estate planning…

Watershed Stewards Training

This science-based interactive training program provides a comprehensive look at watershed systems—including hydrology, water quality and quantity, flooding, and the ecological benefits of healthy…

4-H Embryology in the Classroom

This event is for teachers in Lee and Whiteside counties.  Registration due February 13, 2026-To ensure all materials are available and eggs orderedSupplies will be delivered the weeks of…

Perry County 4-H Passport Party

Explore the world at the Passport Party at the Pinckneyville Junior High School, located at 700 E. Water Street. This year's theme is the Caribbean Islands and the state of Maryland. Join us for…

Tai Chi at Windsor of Savoy

Move with Ease - Discover the Power of Tai Chi!

Experience a gentle yet powerful way to improve your strength, flexibility and balance while reducing pain and fall risk! 

Join…

2026 Gateway Green Conference

Support a thriving, sustainable environment. 

Natural resource professionals play a key role in protecting our communities’ environmental assets. With ongoing research and changing conditions…

Gardening for Pollinators | Belvidere

Join us for Gardening for Pollinators, a vibrant program that shows how to create welcoming habitats for bees, butterflies, and other essential creatures that keep our ecosystems thriving. You’…

Pasture Improvement: The Basics and Beyond

The “Pasture Improvement: The Basics and Beyond” series will focus on management strategies to improve pasture productivity and resilience. The sessions build upon each other by highlighting…

Farm to Feed

Calling all direct-to-consumer farmers, small-scale producers, and local food businesses! Are you looking to increase your farm’s social media engagement, build a stronger agricultural marketing…