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…

Franklin County 4-H Dairy Goat Show

The Franklin County 4-H Dairy Goat Show will be held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on July 13 at 9 a.m.

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

Cultivating Care Food Donation Garden Stewardship Day 4

Gain confidence in the garden. Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday evenings from5 to 7 p.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest…

Franklin County 4-H Dairy Show

The Franklin County 4-H Dairy Show will be held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on July 13 at 8 a.m.

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

4-H Meat and Dairy Goat Show

Youth enrolled in Massac County or Johnson County 4-H meat and dairy goat projects are invited to show at the Massac County Youth Fairgrounds on July 13 at 1:00 p.m. For registration questions or…

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…

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…

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…

Insects and Invertebrates

Join the University of Illinois Master Naturalists and get ready to explore the tiny but amazing world of insects and other invertebrates! Kids will discover cool characteristics and species…

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…