Events
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Illinois Junior Chefs
Nature Journaling: Watercolor in Nature
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Rain Date: July 31, 2026Location: Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge, Lewistown
Skill LevelAll skill levels…
Champaign County 4-H Livestock Show
Join us at the 2026 4-H General Projects and Livestock Show!
4-H members from Champaign County will proudly showcase the skills and knowledge they’ve gained throughout the year. From…
Master Gardener Help Desk
Problems with your yard or garden? Are pests or weeds concerning you?
You have questions. We have answers! Christian County Master Gardeners are available to help you with those…
Wildflower Farm Tour and U-Pick
Join Whitney Vieths and Family at Wood Acres Farm & Flowers for the educational farm tour and then pick your very own bouquet of wildflowers to take home. For youth ages 10 and above.
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Grow, Harvest, Prepare, and Share
Youth gardening classes are back again at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center in 2026 with an additional opportunity to make some tasty recipes with harvested produce. Youth can participate in…
Preserve the Harvest | Tomatoes
Got more tomatoes than you know what to do with? Turn that garden overflow into something you can enjoy all year. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn safe, up-to-date methods for canning,…
Pressure Canner Dial Testing Clinic
Fossil Fun
Travel back in time and discover the prehistoric past of the Illinois Valley! We’ll read The Dinosaur Lady by Linda Skeers and learn how fossils help scientists understand ancient life. Kids will…
4-H Swine, Sheep, Beef, Goat, and Dairy Show
Join us for the 4-H Livestock Show July 31 at the Pulaski County Fairgrounds. Youth from Pulaski and Alexander Counties will exhibit swine, sheep, beef, goats, and dairy categories. The show is…