Events

Do It Yourself Wood Processing Options for Landowners

Stop letting good logs go to waste. Join the Illinois Forestry Association and Illinois Extension Forestry for a hands-on demonstration of small-scale options for turning logs…

Stephenson County 4-H Super Saturday

Youth from across the area are invited to take part in the 2026 Super Saturday, a fun and engaging half-day program designed to spark creativity, build skills, and introduce participants to a…

YQCA In Person Training

LIVESTOCK ETHICS REQUIREMENTS: 

All 4-H exhibitors of Beef, Dairy, Goats, Sheep, and Swine animals will be required to certify in the YQCA program yearly for the show season. (NOTE:…

Motivation Monday: Diabetes at the Y

Understanding how food impacts blood sugar can increase your confidence to manage diabetes day-to-day. Join Illinois Extension for educational sessions to strengthen your knowledge and skills.…

Zucchini, Summer Squash, and Herbs

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…

Pollinator Pathways & Landscaping with Native Plants

Explore hot topics in home gardening with expert Extension educators. Join us at the Hauberg Carriage House! The doors open at 5:30 PM, and sessions run from 6 to 8 PM. The fee is $15 per session and…

Wellness in Nature

Spending time in nature can benefit mental and physical well-being. 

From creating a sensory experience while growing vegetables and fruits in a garden, to hiking and exploring a forest…

Good Fire

Fire is more than the combustion of fuel for energy. Fire has a deep cultural and environmental history for humans, the land, and wildlife. This presentation will go over a bit of the history of fire…

Flour Power: Baking SPIN Club

The Flour Power Baking SPIN Club will meet at First Christian Church in Sterling April 20, 27, and May 4 from 5 to 6:30 PM. Participants will make delicious, homemade brownies, pie crust/pie, and…

Nature Explorers SPIN Club: Lowden Miller State Forest

Give your child the chance to unplug, explore, and connect with nature through our Nature Explorers SPIN Club! Designed for youth ages 8–18, this hands-on experience encourages curiosity,…