Events
Life's Moments: From Memory to Legacy
Do you have a story waiting to be told?
This workshop is your chance to share yours, even if you've never written before. Join us on Thursdays starting February 5 from Noon to 1 PM at the…
Pasture Improvement: The Basics and Beyond
The “Pasture Improvement: The Basics and Beyond” series will focus on management strategies to improve pasture productivity and resilience. The sessions build upon each other by highlighting…
Cultivating Wellness
Farming is demanding—physically and mentally. Join us for a free session designed to help you manage stress and make healthy choices during busy seasons. Learn practical strategies to…
Gardening with Native Plants | Belvidere
Plants of Concern Herbarium Mounting - Perry County
Are you interested in mounting herbarium specimens for the Plants of Concern Program and Southern Illinois University Carbondale? Sessions will rotate through different Illinois Extension…
Master Naturalist Hybrid Training
In 2026, Illinois Extension will offer a hybrid training program for the next cohort of Master Naturalists. This training blends science-based education with self-paced online assignments, in-…
Fun With Food
Join us for an engaging program led by some of 4-H's finest young teachers! Fun with Food blends STEM concepts with health and wellness, all through the experiential…
YQCA Training
4-H members exhibiting a live animal at the 2026 4-H shows in one of the following project areas are required to complete this training every year: Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep, Swine
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VCMG Presents: Garden Day 2026
The Vermilion County Master Gardeners are hard at work planning this year's annual Garden Day. With an expert line-up of speakers and a host of talented local vendors, this year's event promises…
Project Linus National Blanket Making Event
What to Bring & Expect:
PLEASE NOTE: This program is for currently enrolled 4-H members, who are 4-H age 8+ as of 9/1/25. Each 4-H member must be fully enrolled and approved in…