Exploring Nature's Canvas: Landscape Design

Participants will learn a variety of design principles from Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Andrew Holsinger. He will help you build confidence in landscape design, teach you the basics…

Wits Fitness Prophetstown | September

Engage in interactive activities designed to enhance cognitive function and memory in Wits Fitness Brain Exercises offered by University of Illinois Extension. Current research indicates that…

Diabetes Clinic - Eating for Eye Health

We all know that carrots are good for the eyes, but what other foods promote eye health? Age-related eye diseases are the leading cause of blindness and impaired vision in the United States, but…

Addressing Mental Health and Stress in Agriculture

Identify challenges in agriculture roles to find strategies for alleviating stressors.

Farming and ranching are filled with stressors like financial pressures, uncertain conditions, long hours, and…

Master Naturalist Book Club

Jot down your questions and thoughts as we enjoy light snacks during our lively discussions on the following books.  

Event Dates:
September 19 | Mama’s Last Hug by Frans de…

Meeple Mayhem: Your Monthly Board Game Fix!

Each month we will bring students to the local extension office for a Tabletop Gaming Night!

"I love Meeple Mayhem! I get to meet new people and play really fun games. Every month we learn…

4-H Archery State Shoot

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Illinois 4-H State Shoots in rifle, pistol, archery, and shotgun are intended to provide an opportunity for teenage 4-H members to compete with those…

Lessons for Living

What’s for dinner? The question is asked 365 times a year! It’s easy to get stuck in a rut or lose inspiration, but sometimes just a few simple changes can get you back on track. Join us to learn…

Homegrown Harvest Workshops

Homegrown Harvest is a series of family-friendly workshops designed to support vegetable gardeners. Topics include safely harvesting food, pests and diseases, seed-saving, managing weeds, growing…

Getting the Scoop on Winter Squash

It may seem hard to believe, but fall is fast approaching. Granted, it doesn't officially start until September 21. However, within the month, we will likely see the beginning signs of the autumn…