Events
State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl
Save the date!The 2026 Dairy Quiz Bowl will be held March 7, 2026 - more info to come!
Get ready to compete in an academic-like quiz bowl while demonstrating your knowledge of the dairy…
Birdhouse Workshop
Kids can get creative and learn about nature in this hands-on workshop! Participants will build a bluebird nest box with guidance from a Master Naturalist volunteer and discover fun facts about…
Wee Nats
Home, Lawn, and Garden Day
Location Information: The location of the 2026 Home, Lawn, and Garden Day event is still being confirmed. The event will not take place at the the McLean County Extension Office. This event page…
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4-H Junior Leadership Conference
Save the date! March 7–8, 2026The Illinois 4-H Junior Leadership Conference (JLC) is an engaging, hands-on event designed for junior high 4-H members in 7th and 8th grade. It introduces youth to…
Wee Naturalists-Winnebago County Office
Lawrence County-SPARK at the Library: Paddleboat Challenge
Wee Nats - East Dubuque Library
Join the University of Illinois for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they learn about different environmental education topics through a story,…
Indoor Edible Gardens
Gardening is not limited to outside in the summer. The Edible Indoor Garden shows you how to grow your own fresh herbs, salad greens, and more anytime of the year.
Private Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing
Private pesticide applicators who need their license renewed can attend the private applicator training and testing on March 10, at 8 a.m. at the Tebala Event Center, 7910 Newburg Road, Rockford,…