Events

Global Gourmet - Greece

Calling all young foodies ages 8–18! Join us for a hands-on program where we travel the globe to discover new dishes from around the world. Each session will feature a dish from a different country,…

Weather Workshop

Join Greta for this Weather Workshop! Learn all about weather and how storms are created. Then, participants will build their own thunder drum. 

This workshop costs $5 per participant.…

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…

Cultivating Care Garden Stewardship Day 1

Gain confidence in the garden. Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday evenings from5 to 7 p.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest…

Fit Wits: Keep Your Brain Healthy and Engaged

Keeping your wits fit requires more than just doing crossword puzzles or word searches. There is increasing evidence that brain health is directly related to body health. This should come as no…

Grow Your Own Bath Sponge

Are you looking for something new or unusual to grow? 

Did you know you could grow your own bath sponge? The luffa gourd is an easy-to-grow vining plant that produces mature fruit with an…

Veterinary Workshop

Participants will have the opportunity to explore a local veterinary clinic, see diagnostic tools such as x-ray equipment, and learn how veterinarians care for animals. Dr. Maag will answer questions…

Habitat at Home: Hummingbirds

This is the first in a two-part garden workshop series hosted by the DeWitt and Piatt Master Gardeners. Come learn about the ruby-throated hummingbird, its preferred habitats, the plants and flowers…

Because I Matter: Breast Cancer Education

This ninety-minute session teaches MammaCare® Method, the recognized standard for performing breast self-examination (BSE). A MammaCare® certified BSE instructor provides info…

YQCA training

Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is required for Beef, Dairy, Goats, Sheep, and Swine. This is an annual training course and must be completed every year in order to continue to…