Events

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…

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…

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…

Wellness in Nature: Outdoor Yoga - Gentle Hatha

Breathe deeply, stretch gently, and reconnect with your body in this welcoming, gentle Hatha Yoga class designed especially for those who love spending time in the garden and in nature. This slow,…

Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser & Indigo Nathani - Green Earth Brush Hill Nature Preserve

Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser and Indigo Nathani, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds!  Learn to identify our feathered friends in some of our local sites.  All ages…

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…

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…

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…

April Nature Wellness Walk

Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest bathing guides during these slow and…