Events

State 4-H: The Art of Coping

Registration is open!

As the school year ramps up and finals approach, this FREE 4-H virtual workshop gives youth a chance to pause, reset, and build practical stress management skills. Through…

Richland County-SPARK at the Library: Kite Making

What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Seven monthly free classes will be held at the Olney Public…

Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshop with Down at the Farms

Looking for a low-cost way to diversify your farm's specialty crop production and income stream? Shiitake mushrooms can fetch premium prices at markets, restaurants, through CSAs, or even wholesale,…

Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Day

University of Illinois Extension is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers to provide public pollinator garden stewardship opportunities at the Rend Lake Project Office Visitor Center from…

Backyard Pumpkin Patch

Join Illinois Extension for a free, hands-on workshop all about creating your own Backyard Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkins may be a fall favorite, but successful harvests start long before autumn arrives…

Tai Chi at Windsor of Savoy

Move with Ease - Discover the Power of Tai Chi!

Experience a gentle yet powerful way to improve your strength, flexibility and balance while reducing pain and fall risk! 

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Stewardship Week 2026

University of Illinois Extension is pleased to offer the 37th annual Stewardship Week Program! Open to youth in grades K-6, our goal is to educate students about the management of our natural land…

Nourish Your Heart

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. However, many of the risk factors contributing to heart disease are preventable through lifestyle changes, including dietary…

From Peel to Plate

Fun fact: April is Winning at Reducing Food Waste Month!

Learn how to make the most of the food you bring home. This class looks at simple ways to cut food waste, store foods safely, and…

4-H Clay Workshop

Join us for a fun pair of sessions dedicated to Clay! You will hand build your pieces, and come back for session two to glaze them. After both sessions are completed, the instructor will take the…