Events

Yes, You Can! Freezing Your Summer Harvest

Spring is right around the corner, and summer gardens will be bursting with produce in no time.  You can enjoy your summer flavors year-round by preserving your fresh produce now. Home food…

4-H Decoupage Workshop

4-H members in Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union Counties are invited to participate in a fun, hands-on workshop at Vienna High School on April 16 at 6:00 p.m. Learn how to use the…

Wits Workout

Does your brain need a fitness routine? 

Join University of Illinois Educator Sara Attig as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and…

Eat and Educate - Dimensions of Wellness

The Dimensions of Wellness is a great introduction to the Strong and Steady series. It explores the key areas that support overall health and quality of life as we age. Participants learn how…

Garlic Mustard Pull

Friends of the Shawnee National Forest, Shawnee National Forest, and Illinois Extension are partnering up to host garlic mustard pulls on April 10 and April 17 at Trigg Tower. We will meet on these…

Garden Planning Workshop

Join us for an interactive workshop where youʼll learn the basics of square foot gardening and create a personalized plan for your own space. Whether youʼre a beginner or seasoned gardener, this…

Homegrown Harvest: Soil Health and Planting Cool Season Crops

Homegrown Harvest is a series of free, family-friendly vegetable garden workshops designed to support beginning gardeners through the growing season. Topics include seed sowing, soil health,…

State 4-H Horse Bowl, Horse Speaking, and Hippology Contests

Registration is open!

The 2026 State Horse Contest dates are set!  Contest rules and entry information are now available on the State 4-H website.  

The 4-H state horse judging…

Certified Food Protection Manager Course

Under the Food Service Sanitation Code, the Illinois Department of Public requires all food establishments to be supervised by a certified Food Service Sanitation Manager during hours of operation.…

A Day in the Garden Patch- Livingston County

Join the Livingston County Master Gardeners for a morning of gardening education and fun!

Tropical Plants: Selection, Design, and Care
Dan Anderson, horticulturist & houseplant expert…