Events
Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners
This program will introduce youth to nature and gardening through storybooks and fun learning activities. This session explores the fascinating…
Plantable Paper Seed Lab
Have you ever wanted to make plantable paper? Plantable paper, which can be made into a bookmark, ornament, or other keepsake, can then be planted in the ground to grow flowers. Join us for a…
Harvesting and Succession Planting
Homegrown Harvest is a series of family-friendly workshops designed to support vegetable gardeners of all skill levels. Discover tips and tricks for growing a successful garden! See more…
Marcoot Jersey Creamery
Experience a hands-on “field to fork” tour where youth can explore how milk goes from the farm to the table. Participants will visit the milking parlor and learn about the milking process,…
Women and the Land
Discover how practical, on‑farm conservation can strengthen both your land and your bottom line. This educational program will explore conservation practices that keep nutrients where they belong—…
Dragonfly Identification Walk
Join Master Naturalists Pat Dunbar and Mary McCarthy for a relaxed and engaging nature walk focused on spotting and identifying dragonflies at the Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center. Whether…
Birdwatching Hike
Champaign County 4-H General Projects and Livestock Shows
Join us at the 2026 4-H General Projects and Livestock Shows!
4-H members from Champaign County will proudly showcase the skills and knowledge they’ve gained throughout the year. Local…
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 …
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Sangamon 4-H Livestock Shows 2026
Sangamon 4-H members enrolled in livestock projects will exhibit their animals during the Beef, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, and Swine Shows and the Youth Livestock Auction. Details for…