Events
Kitchen Safety Check-up
Discuss 4 ways home cooks can be more food safe in their kitchens. What practices are you doing that might increase your risk of foodborne illness? Let’s talk food safety at home – from cleaning…
Cultivating Wellness
Farming is demanding—physically and mentally. Join us for a free session designed to help you manage stress and make healthy choices during busy seasons. Learn practical strategies to…
Life's Moments: From Memory to Legacy
Do you have a story waiting to be told?
This workshop is your chance to share yours, even if you've never written before. Join us on Thursdays starting February 5 from Noon to 1 PM at the…
YQCA Training
4-H members exhibiting a live animal at the 2026 4-H shows in one of the following project areas are required to complete this training every year: Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep, Swine
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Fun With Food
Join us for an engaging program led by some of 4-H's finest young teachers! Fun with Food blends STEM concepts with health and wellness, all through the experiential…
Master Naturalist Hybrid Training
In 2026, Illinois Extension will offer a hybrid training program for the next cohort of Master Naturalists. This training blends science-based education with self-paced online assignments, in-…
2026 4-H and FFA Livestock & Dairy Judging Contest
Project Linus National Blanket Making Event
What to Bring & Expect:
PLEASE NOTE: This program is for currently enrolled 4-H members, who are 4-H age 8+ as of 9/1/25. Each 4-H member must be fully enrolled and approved in…
2026 Spring Into Gardening Conference
Get ready for the upcoming growing season!The sixteenth-annual Spring Into Gardening Conference invites gardening enthusiasts and beginners alike to enjoy a day filled with expert advice, creative…
