Events
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…
4-H Beginner Photography Workshop
Grow, Harvest, Prepare, and Share
Youth gardening classes are back again at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center in 2026 with an additional opportunity to make some tasty recipes with harvested produce. Youth can participate in…
Drive-Thru Pork Dinner Fundraiser
Get a tasty pork chop or pork burger dinner in a convenient, drive-thru format on Thursday, June 18 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Kendall County Fairgrounds. Join the…
Jackson and Williamson County 4-H Livestock Show
The Jackson & Williamson County 4-H Livestock Show will be held on Saturday, June 20, at 11 a.m. at the Williamson County Fairgrounds.
Animals include:
BeefSheepGoatsSwine…
Yoga in Nature
Unwind and reconnect with the outdoors during this beginner-friendly yoga class set in the peaceful surroundings of Matthiessen State Park’s Vermillion River Area. Participants will enjoy gentle…
Garden Walk 2026
The Champaign County Master Gardener Garden Walk returns on Saturday, June 20, 2026, inviting the community to once again celebrate creativity, inspiration, and a shared love of gardening at this…
Jackson and Williamson County 4-H General Show
The Jackson and Williamson 4-H General Show will be held at the Jackson County Extension Office on Saturday, June 20. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. and the show starts at 2 p.m.
Those…
Conservation Tours
The Giving Gardens' mission is to strengthen communities with more gardens in more neighborhoods. Thanks to community support, they manage public-access gardens…
Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners
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…