Events

Growing Mums and Pumpkins

Get ready for fall with mums and pumpkins.

Join Extension for the final installation of the Summer Twilight Series as we tour Friendly Farms, a southern Illinois family-owned farm specializing in…

2026 National Extension Master Gardener Coordinator Conference

Save the Date!Registration opens May 15, 2026 Conference Details 

Join us in one of the nation’s most vibrant horticultural hubs for the 2026 National Extension Master Gardener…

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…

Certified Food Protection Manager Course

Under the Food Service Sanitation Code, the Illinois Department of Public requires all food establishments to be supervised by a certified Food Service Sanitation Manager during hours of operation.…

2026 Illinois State 4-H Dog Show

Save the date!

The State 4-H Dog show is open to any 4-H member who has received a qualifying score at their local 4-H exhibition. Please contact your local Extension Office for local information…

Snake Road Sentinel Fall Workshop

Shawnee National Forest is seeking volunteers to assist with data collection on Snake Road during the fall season road closure. Snake Road Sentinels will be responsible for surveying the wildlife…

Conservation Tours

Creating wildlife habitat on unprofitable acres.

Brent Fowler, a farmer and native plant enthusiast, enjoys creating wildlife habitat on unprofitable acres with a focus on bobwhite quail. He has…

Master Gardener Informational Booth

Not sure what vegetables, fruit, or flowers would work best for your needs? Have a plant dying or a problem with a tree or pest? Christian County Master Gardeners will be available …

Cultivating Care Food Donation Garden Stewardship Day 6

Gain confidence in the garden. Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest…

Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy | Mt. Vernon

There are significant and detailed decisions to be made when owning a farm and building a legacy.

Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy events will feature critical and practical updates for…