Events
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Stewardship Week 2025
University of Illinois Extension is pleased to offer the 36th annual Stewardship Week Program! Open to youth in grades K-6, our goal is to educate students about the management of our natural land…

Master Naturalist Book Club

Poverty Simulation Workshops | Davis Community Center
Experience what it's like to live in poverty. Take part in this life-changing experience with University of Illinois Extension.
During this event, you'll step into the shoes of a low-…

4-H National Day of Service
Mark your calendars for the National 4-H Day of Service April 26!On this day, 4-H members and clubs continue to demonstrate they are True Leaders in Service, as they work to support both their…

NatureFest | DeKalb County
University of Illinois Extension, DeKalb County Forest Preserve, and the DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District are hosting their annual NatureFest from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Jackson and Williamson County 4-H Goat Clinic
Join us for a Goat showing clinic on April 26 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Jackson County Extension Office, 402 Ava Rd. Murphysboro, IL 62966. Bring your own goat and learn how to show it during…

Spring Wildflower Hike
Explore the beauty of spring wildflowers on a guided hike at Nell's Woodland. Spring ephemeral wildflowers can only be viewed for a brief period of time, between the ground thawing and the forest…

State 4-H Public Speaking Contest
Save the date!Save the date for State Public Speaking Contest on April 26, 2025! We can't wait to see your amazing skills on display. Watch for details of your county public speaking contests to…

Mini Masterpieces
Get ready to paint, piece by piece, and bring your imagination to life! Youth participants will paint a design on laser-engraved cutouts of their choice.
Open to youth ages 5-8. The cost of…

Wits Workout | Pontiac
Does your brain need a fitness routine? Join University of Illinois Educator Sara Attig as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and…