Events

Wee Nats

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

Healthy Cents

Healthy Cents is an educational program designed to help adults learn how to make healthy food choices for themselves and their families on a limited budget. Participants develop skills to make…

Pressed Flowers Workshop

Does your child love flowers and nature? Our Pressed Flower Workshop is the perfect opportunity for them to explore their creativity while learning about the beauty of flowers!
 In this fun…

Feeling a Little "Ticky?"

Have you been thinking that those nasty little bugs are everywhere? It may be that ticks are increasing their numbers and different species are in your area. Help us to know if that is really true…

Meditation Mornings

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Michele Crawford for Meditation Mornings. This free virtual series consists of fifteen-minute guided meditation sessions held every Monday, Wednesday…

Wits Workout | El Paso

Does your brain need a fitness routine? 

Join University of Illinois Educator Sara Attig as she leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and…

Spring Series of Home Horticulture: Week One

Cultivate Knowledge - A Series for Garden and Nature Enthusiasts!

Dates: Monday, April 14
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
Location: Holiday Inn, Rock Island
Cost: $15 per…

Soil Testing

Put your soil to the test! Collect samples on your own and drop them off at the extension office in Clark, Crawford, or Edgar. Results and recommendations will be sent to you. $20 per sample.…

Vermicomposting

Join University of Illinois Extension Local Foods and Small Farms Educator Grant McCarty for a program on “Vermicomposting” as part of the Spring Break Gardening Series on Tuesday, April 15 at 1:…

How to Kill Your Tree: A Guide of What Not to Do | Cherry Valley

Are you your tree's biggest pest? 

Boone County Master Gardener intern Tenley Erickson-Ranum will discuss the common mistakes homeowners make when planting and maintaining their most…