Events
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…
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…
Eat and Educate - Navigating Change as we Age
Everyone is aging, and many changes happen along the way - physically, mentally, financially - in about every aspect of our lives. This lesson will examine some of those changes and how to adopt a…
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…
Fulton County Jr. Master Gardener Club Begins
The Junior Master Gardener 4-H Club is an innovative 4-H youth gardening opportunity. It is modeled after the highly popular Master Gardener program, and offers horticulture and environmental…
Performance Showcase
Come share your skills at the Performance Showcase! Whether you sing, dance, recite poetry, perform a skit, or bring another creative act to the stage, we’d love to see what you can do. It’s a fun…
Spring Wildflower Hike
Explore the beauty of spring wildflowers on a series of guided hikes at natural areas around LaSalle County. Spring ephemeral wildflowers can only be viewed for a brief period of time, between the…
Woodford County Tree Planting Program
Nature Journaling Through the Seasons at Humiston Woods
Explore the Deer Loop Trail at Humiston Woods as you note the trees and spring forbs in bloom. Learn to observe, question, and make meaningful connections with the natural world. We'll compare…
State 4-H Public Speaking Contest
Save the date!4-H excels in preparing youth to speak confidently. The Illinois State 4-H Public Presentation Contest allows youth to highlight their exceptional presentation abilities in a…