Events
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4-H Dog Obedience Classes
4-H members, it's time to start preparing for the summer 4-H shows! If you're interested in participating in the 4-H Dog Show, this series of dog obedience classes is a great training opportunity…
Junior Master Naturalist Program – Bug Bytes - Insects Spring 2026
Getting the Scoop on Dietary Guidelines For Americans
Afterschool Networking Group Meeting
Each month staff from any type of afterschool program are invited to this professional networking opportunity. The monthly meetings are designed to focus on resource sharing, connecting agencies…
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…
Fire & Flavor
Whether out camping or at home, cooking outside on a grill is a great time to be outdoors with friends and family to explore delicious eats. Learn about grilling techniques for both meat and…
Homegrown Harvest: Planting Warm 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,…
VCMG May Plant Sale
For over 20 years, the University of Illinois Extension Vermilion County Master Gardeners have been hosting an eagerly anticipated Spring Plant Sale – and this year’s event promises to be better…
Community Tree Planting and Workshop in Pontiac
Trees are an essential part of Pontiac’s urban landscape, offering shade, evaporative cooling, habitat for local wildlife, and beauty throughout the seasons. This free workshop and community tree‑…
Spring Wildflower Hike
Explore the beauty of spring wildflowers on a series of guided hikes at natural areas around LaSalle County. Spring ephemeral wildflowers can only be viewed for a brief period of time, between the…