Events
2026 Poultry Testing
Youth Bicycle Safety Day
Join us for a Youth Bicycle Safety Day on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Winnebago County Fairgrounds, Building 4, 500 W. 1st Street, Pecatonica. Participants will…
Dragonfly Identification Walk
Join Master Naturalists Pat Dunbar and Mary McCarthy for a relaxed and engaging nature walk focused on spotting and identifying dragonflies at the Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center. Whether…
2026 DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt 4-H Horse Show
Come out and support our local 4-H members as they showcase their hard work, dedication, and horsemanship skills at the 2026 4-H Horse Show!
From riding demonstrations to equestrian…
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Sangamon 4-H Livestock Shows 2026
Sangamon 4-H members enrolled in livestock projects will exhibit their animals during the Beef, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, and Swine Shows and the Youth Livestock Auction. Details for…
2026 DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt 4-H Horse Show
Come out and support our local 4-H members as they showcase their hard work, dedication, and horsemanship skills at the 2026 4-H Horse Show!
From riding demonstrations to equestrian…
Bee the Change: A Pollinator Field Tour with Master Gardener Anne Hale
Explore the important role pollinators play in healthy ecosystems and productive landscapes during this guided tour of a pollinator habitat. This program will walk participants through the how and…
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4-H Memorial Camp Youth Summer Session 4
General registration is open!Adventure awaits you at every turn at 4-H Memorial Camp. Every day is packed with activities that will challenge you to try new and exciting things. Best of all, you…
Reptiles and Amphibians
Come join University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists to discover the magical world of reptiles and amphibians. Come meet our LIVE SNAKE ambassadors and explore predator prey relationships…
Nature's Paint Box: Ashton
Long before commercial paints were available, artists and communities around the globe turned to nature for their color palettes by crushing minerals, boiling plants, and blending earth and…