Events

4-H Archery Recruitment Shoot

Have you ever considered trying archery, or are you an experienced archer looking to join a 4-H Shooting Sports Club?All 4-H programs focus on developing young people into confident individuals and…

4-H Horticulture Workshop - Let's Get Gardening!

Youth will have a chance to get their hands into the soil by planting early-season plant starts (grown by the Monticello High School horticulture classes) and seeds. Help start a large early-season…

Native Sapling Distribution

Grown an edible yard with native fruit and nut trees and shrubs. Support urban ecosystems & wildlife, enhance landscapes, and produce food for human consumption. Because native plants are…

4-H Yeast Bread Workshop

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make delicious homemade bread from scratch? Join us for a 4-H Yeast Bread Workshop and learn how to turn simple ingredients into warm, homemade bread you can…

Good Bugs & Building Healthy Soils

Join University of Illinois Extension for Spring Series of classes led by horticulture educators and local experts. In the first week topics will cover: 

Good Bugs in the Garden by Ken Johnson…

Peas, Beans, and Cucumbers

Would you like to grow your own fresh produce? 

Are you new to gardening or an experienced pro? Do you want to learn more about the crops we can grow in our backyards? 

Join…

Microgreens: small yet mighty

Microgreens are tasty, nutrient packed tiny plants, and are easy to grow at home. In this family-friendly workshop, participants will learn seed selection, planting, tending, and harvesting. Join…

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: Dog Toys

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…

Land Leasing Basics

Don't let a loose lease delay a farm's growth. 

Leasing farmland is so commonplace that landowners, farmers, and ranchers may only think about the lease itself once things go wrong. Prevent…