Events

Kendall County 4-H International Night

Travel the World without leaving the suburbs3-4:30 p.m. - SUNDAY, APRIL 12 in Yorkville

Would you like to explore multiple countries just miles from home? At the annual 4-H International Night,…

Wee Naturalists-Winnebago County Office

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 through a…

Little Grand Canyon Spring Hike and Bird

Explore the Little Grand Canyon Trail loop on this interpretive hike with moderately difficult terrain and often slick rocks of around 3 miles. We’ll start at 9:30am and end at approximately 1:00pm…

April Nature Wellness Walk

Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest bathing guides during these slow and…

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…