Events

2026 Illinois State 4-H Dog Show

Save the date!

The State 4-H Dog show is open to any 4-H member who has received a qualifying score at their local 4-H exhibition. Please contact your local Extension Office for local information…

Snake Road Sentinel Fall Workshop

Shawnee National Forest is seeking volunteers to assist with data collection on Snake Road during the fall season road closure. Snake Road Sentinels will be responsible for surveying the wildlife…

Conservation Tours

Creating wildlife habitat on unprofitable acres.

Brent Fowler, a farmer and native plant enthusiast, enjoys creating wildlife habitat on unprofitable acres with a focus on bobwhite quail. He has…

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

Join us for an immersive nocturnal hike where you'll use specialized acoustic detectors to listen for the inaudible calls of bats. Learn about about the 13 species of bats that call Illinois home,…

Build a Bee Hotel

Kids are invited to explore the fascinating world of native bees and other insect pollinators during this fun, hands-on program. Participants will learn why pollinators matter and then get…

2026 Conservation@Home Garden Tour

Join us for a tour to view beautiful gardens already certified by the Conservation@Home program. You will be able to view other approaches to conservation to plan for your own ecologically-minded…

Will County 4-H Rabbit Show

Come join us for the Will County 4-H Rabbit Show at the Will County Fairgrounds Rabbit Show Ring beginning at 10 am. Interested in livestock?  Don't forget to join us for the Will County Fair…

Dairy Judging and Superior Young Dairy Producer Contests

The Illinois State 4-H Dairy Judging and Superior Young Dairy Producer Contests will be held on Saturday, August 22, at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Livestock Center (Open Show Ring). All youth…

Birdwatching Hike

Enjoy a guided hike through the scenic wetlands led by Illinois Extension’s Master Naturalist volunteers.  The 3,000 acre Refuge is home to more than 730 native plant species and 270 bird…