Events

Cooking 101: 4-H Kitchen Skills Series

Step into the kitchen with confidence! 🥄 Our Cooking 101: 4‑H Kitchen Skills Series gives youth a hands-on experience using the official Cooking 101 curriculum. Participants will learn essential…

Beefsteak Removal on Snake Road

Join the Shawnee National Forest, Friends of the Shawnee, and Illinois Extension at the LaRue Pine Hills Research Natural Area on Snake Road as we work together to combat invasive herbaceous plants…

Become a Dementia Friend | Mount Morris

Seven million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, and many more have other forms of dementia that affect their independence and well-being. Attend this free training to…

Monroe County Outdoor Explorers

Join us for a guided evening walk as we explore trees in our local landscapes. This program is designed for youth and adults of all ages and includes light hiking.

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5 Steps to Protect Your Farm, Legally Speaking

Build a resilient farm by first taking a few steps to protect it. 

Are there a few key steps that provide a big impact when it comes to the farm or ranch’s protection from legal risks? Yes,…

Farm Safety Day 2026

Farm Safety Day will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 from 8:30 AM to 1 PM at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Lewistown.  
Safety activities offered will be: 
 School Bus…

5 Pasos para Proteger su Granja desde el Punto de Vista Legal

Desarrolle una granja resistente cuando tome las medidas para protegerla.

¿Existen algunos pasos clave que tengan un gran impacto en lo que respecta a la protección de las granjas y ranchos frente…

Circuit Explorers Electricity (Snap Circuits) Workshop

Get ready to light up your imagination! Join us on June 9 from 1–3:30 PM at the Washington County Extension Education Center for our Circuit Explorers workshop, where youth ages 8–13 (as of 9/1/25…

4-H Summer Hiking Club

Explore the great outdoors this summer. Join us as we venture out to several hiking trails in Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, and Montgomery Counties. We will have a short presentation at each park,…

Jr Master Gardener

Becoming a Junior Master Gardener is a perfect fit for youth interested in gardening—whether flowers, vegetables, or landscaping. This hands-on, 6-week program provides research-based education…