Events

Land Banks as a Tool for Rural Redevelopment

Discover how land banks can revitalize rural Illinois - Part 1.

In partnership with Rural Partners, University of Illinois Extension presents a free two-part webinar series, “Land Banks as a…

Woody Invasive Species Removal

Join us at Snake Road on June 10 to lend a hand with woody invasive species removal. We will begin at 10:00 a.m.

Illinois Extension Roadshow! | Ottawa

Explore the programs and support available through your local Extension office! Stop by to meet our staff, find out what we offer, and see how we can work together to benefit our community.

Cloverbud Story Hour

Each week's Cloverbud Story Hour will feature classic and illustrated children’s story books that have themes around some of the many 4-H project areas. Some sessions even include a small take-…

Stitch and Style Academy

Peoria County 4-H has a special interest club Stitch and Style Academy in partnership with Peoria Fashion Week.
The first meeting will be Friday, June 6 at 2 PM. 
Other meetings, all 2…

Certified Food Protection Manager Class | McLean County

Illinois regulations require food establishments to have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. 

University of Illinois Extension offers the Food Protection…

Perry County 4-H General Show

The Perry County 4-H General Show will be held at the Perry County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, June 11, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

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

Explore Science on Wheels!

The IGB Mobile Science Learning Lab is a science classroom on wheels! Run by experts from the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, this hands-on event will spark your curiosity and show how…

4-H Sourdough Workshop

We’ve partnered with Bear Creek Farm and Ranch to bring you an exciting, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the art of sourdough baking! You'll leave with your very own sourdough starter and the…

Level Up with 4-H

Free Summer Library Programming for 2025!  

Session 2 - 52 Card Deck Games

Be ready to have fun and be a team player!  There are many benefits to playing games!  

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