Events

Winter Sowing | Belvidere

Is gardening your "thing"? Do you excitedly wait until spring to start your seeds? You don't have to anymore — learn how to start seeds all winter long! Join a Boone County Master Gardener as…

Illinois Centennial Soil Archive

Ever wonder how our soil has changed over the last 100 years?  Discover the incredible story behind the University of Illinois Soil Lab's Centennial Soil Archive Project.  A key piece of…

Wee Nats - East Dubuque Library

Join the University of Illinois for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they learn about different environmental education topics through a story,…

Lawrence County-SPARK at the Library: Magic Swimming Fish

What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Seven monthly free classes will be held at the Lawrence Public…

4-H Pie Workshop

Join us for a fun, hands-on pie-making workshop! Youth participants will learn how to make a pie crust from scratch and practice essential pie-making skills under the guidance of volunteer Laura…

Trees for Pollinators and Evergreen ID

Properly caring for trees fosters healthy and resilient communities.

Tree care isn't always led just by certified arborists, so Illinois Extension is ensuring that everyone has access to research-…

4-H International Night

Join us for an open house celebrating our 4-H Passport to the World projects! Clubs will showcase what they’ve learned about global culture, food, arts, history, geography, and daily life.

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DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Master Naturalist Training

Be an environmental steward and become a Master Naturalist!

The Illinois Master Naturalist Program is a volunteer training program offered by University of Illinois Extension. This program…

Richland County-SPARK at the Library: Make Fake Snow

What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Seven monthly free classes will be held at the Olney Public…

Paracord Knot Tying Workshop Part II

4-H Fiber Arts Series: Paracord Knot Tying Workshop is a two part series where youth will be introduced to 4-H Fiber Arts! 

Part 2 will be an introduction to Craft Knot Tying: Starting…