Events

Getting Started with Cover Crops

4-H Superior Young Livestock Producer Contest Skillathon
4-H members, don't miss your chance to compete for one of nine $1,000 scholarships at the 4-H Superior Young Livestock Producer Contest Skillathon!
Head to the south show ring of the…

Back to School Snacks for Growing Appetites
Tired of the snack-time struggle? Join us for a fun and interactive class to learn how to outsmart sugary snacks with high-protein, high-fiber alternatives. We'll explore balanced bites, decode…

ABCs of School Nutrition

DIY Bottle Terrarium
Explore the magical, enclosed world of bottle terrariums--self-contained plant environments within glass. Join Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Bruce Black to explore terrariums, their…

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…

Meet Your Farmer Series
Registration now open!
Grower Pearl Carpenter will host a field tour to discuss her growing practices and the evolution of her business, The Farmacy Farmstand. Extension Educator Alexis…
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4-H Can Make a Difference Statewide Canned Food Drive
The 4-H Can Make a Difference Can/Non-Perishable Food drive is back again at the Illinois State Fair this year!
We will be located inside the Orr Building this year collecting…

Pressure Canner Dial Testing Clinic
Get your pressure canner tested for FREE during this clinic!
Before using your pressure canner, have your dial gauge tested for accuracy. Testing will ensure your pressure canner…

Herbarium Specimen Mounting
Master gardeners and master naturalists are invited to attend Herbarium Specimen Mounting at the Vienna Extension Office August 8 at 1:30 p.m. Registration is requested. For more information about…