Events

Nature Journaling Workshop

Discover how to slow down, look closely, and connect more deeply with the natural world through the practice of nature journaling.  During these hands-on workshops, participants will learn…

2025 State 4-H Shooting Sports Competitions: Shotgun

Illinois 4-H State Shoots in air rifle, archery, and shotgun are intended to provide an opportunity for teenage 4-H members to compete with those with like interests from throughout Illinois.…

Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser

Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser, to look at birds on September 28 from 8:30-10 a.m. at Giant City State Park Post Oak Trail: 460 Giant City Lodge Rd, Makanda, IL 62958. This event will…

Credit History And Score

Join us for the Credit History and Score session in the All My Money workshop series. This session will allow you to learn key strategies to build a good credit history and credit score. This…

Horticulture Core Education Training Begins

University of Illinois Extension's Horticulture Core Education Training is designed for adults of any age who love to learn about gardening/horticulture. The goal of the program is not to teach you…

Trees for Bucks, Birds, and Bees

Explore how planting trees can increase pollinators, wildlife, and opportunities for recreation on farmlands. Connect with hunting and conservation experts and other participants interested in…

Master Gardener Training 2025 Session 4

From farms and small-town to suburbs and the inner city, more than 2,600 volunteers statewide put their mission of “helping others learn to grow” into practice by providing gardening education and…

Trash Blast - Johnson County

Join us at Dutchman Lake in Johnson County October 3 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. for an opportunity to put your stewardship skills to work and help keep our forest areas beautiful. Be sure to register by…

Sourdough Starter Made Simple

Ready to dive into the world of sourdough? Join us for a fun, hands-on class where you’ll learn how to create and care for your own sourdough starter from scratch! We’ll break down the science…

Illinois State 4-H Dog Show

Save the date!

The State 4-H Dog Show for youth who have been promoted from their county events will be held Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the Interstate Center in Bloomington.

8 AM  …