Events

Stormwater Leadership Summit
Join us for the Stormwater Leadership Summit, a research-based event addressing one of the most pressing challenges facing Illinois today: stormwater management. This summit will bring…

2025 State 4-H Shooting Sports Competitions: Shotgun
Illinois 4-H State Shoots in air rifle, archery, and shotgun are intended to provide an opportunity for teenage 4-H members to compete with those with like interests from throughout Illinois.…

Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser
Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser, to look at birds on September 28 from 8:30-10 a.m. at Giant City State Park Post Oak Trail: 460 Giant City Lodge Rd, Makanda, IL 62958. This event will…

Sourdough Starter Made Simple
Ready to dive into the world of sourdough? Join us for a fun, hands-on class where you’ll learn how to create and care for your own sourdough starter from scratch! We’ll break down the science…
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Certified Food Protection Managers

Wits Fitness Thomson | October
Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Kara Schweitzer each month as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain and maintain and enhance cognitive…

Wits Fitness Mt. Carroll | October
Do you wish your brain could be more agile? Is your memory not as sharp as you would like? Engage in interactive activities designed to enhance cognitive function and memory in Wits Fitness Brain…

Birding Walks with Master Naturalist Lily Glaeser
Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds on October 9 from 8:30-10 a.m. at Green Earth Stan Harris Prairie Nature Preserve: 37°45'16.2"N 89°14'46.7"W.…

Lessons at the Library - Honey and Health: Nature’s Sweet Treat
Join your fellow community members and friends to participate in a variety of health-related webinars throughout the year with Illinois Extension's Lessons at the Library! No matter your age,…

How Did Your Garden Grow?
The Crossing Garden Education series is a free monthly program focusing on a variety of topics during the 2025 growing season. Join the Master Gardeners for the final session in this series. Come…