Events

Golden Hour Gardening: Pest Patrol at Dusk

Golden Hour Garden Program: Pest Patrol at Dusk” is a hands-on, seasonal program tailored to mid-July conditions in Southern Illinois, when heat and humidity drive peak garden pest activity. Held…

Menard 4-H Livestock Shows 2026

Menard 4-H members enrolled in livestock will exhibit their animals during the Beef, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, and Swine Shows and the Youth Livestock Auction. Details for exhibitors are…

Diabetes Support Group

In partnership with OSF HealthCare, join Illinois Extension for a monthly diabetes support group designed for individuals living with diabetes and their caregivers. 

Each session will…

Produce Storage and Food Safety

The Crossing Garden Education Series will guide you through a full gardening season -- from starting seeds and nurturing young plants to harvesting big and wrapping things up for the year. Along…

Franklin County 4-H Beef Show

The Franklin County 4-H Beef Show will be held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on July 14 at 9 a.m.

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth enrolled in the appropriate fair…

Franklin County 4-H Steer Show

The Franklin County 4-H Steer Show will be held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on July 14 at 1 p.m.

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth enrolled in the appropriate fair…

Iroquois County 4-H General Projects and Livestock Shows

Join us at the 2026 4-H General Projects and Livestock Shows! 

4-H members from Iroquois County will proudly showcase the skills and knowledge they’ve gained throughout the year. Local…

Mindfulness Hike at Emiquon Nature Preserve

Slow down, step outside, and reconnect with the present moment. 
Join us for a series of guided Mindfulness Hikes designed to help you unwind, sharpen your senses, and deepen your…

Franklin County 4-H Annual BBQ Dinner

The public is invited to attend the annual BBQ on July 15 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds. The BBQ, hosted by the Franklin County Extension and 4-H Support Committee, begins at 3:30 p.m. and…

Franklin County 4-H Auction

Current 4-H youth who showcase livestock during the fair can participate in the Franklin County Livestock Auction. This event is at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on July 15 at 6:30 p.m., which…