Events

Creating Habitats for Pollinators

Ready to dive into pollinator-friendly habitat plant selection? Join us for a fun, hands-on class where you’ll learn how to create and care for a pollinator-friendly garden. Explore various garden…

2026 DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County 4-H General Projects Show 

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

4-H members from DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Counties will proudly showcase the skills and knowledge they’ve gained throughout…

Green Connections: Mycelium

Growing Gardens, Embracing Nature, Sustaining Conservation in Illinois: Green Connections

Green Connections is an educational and networking opportunity offered by University of Illinois…

Pressure Canner Dial Testing Clinic

Before using your pressure canner, have your dial gauge tested for accuracy. Testing will ensure your pressure canner reaches the appropriate pressure needed to process low-acid foods, such as…

Lessons for Living

Today’s consumer expects food to be safe, nutritious, affordable, and convenient.  Chemicals play an important role in many of the advances in our consumer food system.  The Food and…

Gardening for Moths - Jackson County

Gardening for Moths is an educational program dedicated to creating sustainable, moth‑friendly garden spaces that nurture the many moth species essential to healthy ecosystems. While moths are…

Franklin County 4-H Horse Show

The Franklin County 4-H Horse Show will be held at the Wildfire Ranch on July 9 at 4 p.m.

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

Franklin County 4-H Foods Show

The Franklin County 4-H Foods Show will be held at the Franklin County Extension Office on July 10 at 1 p.m.

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

Franklin County 4-H Rabbit Show

The Franklin County 4-H Rabbit Show will be held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on July 10 at 6 p.m.

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

Franklin County 4-H Poultry Show

The Franklin County 4-H Poultry Show will be held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on July 10 at 5 p.m.

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