Events

2025 Seed Sort
We are looking for volunteers to help us sort seeds on March 6 at 1:30 p.m at the Jackson County Extension office 402 Ava Rd. Murphysboro, IL 62966. We have an overabundance of seeds and need…

4-H Volunteer Café Conversations: Making the Connection Between 4-H Project Learning Experiences and Careers!
The next 4-H Volunteer Cafe Conversation is scheduled for Thursday, March 6; 6:30 - 7:45 PM. Please log on a few minutes early to check in.
Come prepared to share how you have…

Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing
This is an in-person, test-only session. All exams will be offered.
All exams can also be taken at scheduled in-person, test-only sessions hosted by the Illinois Department of…

Heart Smart Eating
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for U.S. adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Changes to lifestyle, including food choices, can improve symptoms like…

McHenry County 4-H International Night

YQCA Training
4-H members exhibiting a live animal at the 2025 4-H shows in one of the following project areas are required to complete this training every year: Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep, Swine
Members…

Save the Date - 2025 Seed Expo
A mega seed and resource event. Get free seeds and information for your 2025 gardens.
You do not need to bring seeds to attend or to get free seeds. Support small business vendors. Grab-and-…

Gardening for Food, Flowers & Fun
Join us for this early rite of…

Garden Day 2025
Shake off your winter blues with the Vermilion County Master Gardeners! An annual tradition for over 25 years, Garden Day has everything gardeners enjoy: entertaining speakers, unique vendors, a…
