Events

2026 Camp Whitetail

Camp Whitetail Hunter Safety Camp is a fun-filled weekend combining a complete hunter safety course with hands-on outdoor learning and classic 4-H camp activities. Participants will earn their Hunter…

Boo at the Slough

Vultures, snapping turtles, and cottonmouths, oh my! Are you wanting to learn more about creatures of the swamp? Come out to the Henry N. Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands…

Discover 4-H in Franklin County

Come out to the Franklin County Extension office to learn everything you need to know about 4-H and Cloverbuds. This event is open to youth ages 5-18 years old. 

Parents are strongly…

Bats! | Belvidere

They spend all day hanging around like they’re on permanent vacation, then clock in at dusk to eat mosquitoes like it’s an all‑you‑can‑eat buffet. They’re basically fuzzy sky puppies with…

Sew Ready: Basic Sewing Skills for Everyday Life

Master the stitching skills everyone should know! Whether you're repairing your favorite jeans, replacing a missing button, or hemming a pair of pants, basic sewing is a life skill that lasts a…

Pour, swirl, create

🎨 Get ready to pour, swirl, and create!

Unlock your creativity at our Paint Pouring Workshop, where you’ll learn basic color theory and then let your imagination take over. Participants will…

4-H STEAM Night

Join us for 4-H STEAM NIGHT at the Carlinville Public Library! 4-H Federation members alongside staff from the library will be on hand to engage youth in an evening of hands-on STEAM (Science &…

Herb Gardening

Get ready to learn all about herbs! 
What is an herb and how is it used? Discover the versatility of herbs - from adding fragrance and flavor to your cooking, to enhancing the beauty of…

Meditation Mornings

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Michele Crawford for Meditation Mornings. This free virtual series consists of fifteen-minute guided meditation sessions held every Monday, Wednesday…

Deadly Plants | Cherry Valley

Did you know some plants are toxic? Would you know how to spot them? Come out to this free informational program led by certified Boone County Master Gardeners. Registration is required by…