Events

Master Gardener Informational Booth

Not sure what vegetables, fruit, or flowers would work best for your needs? Have a plant dying or a problem with a tree or pest? Christian County Master Gardeners will be available …

CPR Training for Youth

Unfortunately, This program has reached its participant maximum. For questions or to be informed about future opportunities contact Anne Reinbold. 

This hands-on CPR training is…

Seedling Explorers

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join Illinois Extension staff for mornings at the Sterling Township Community Garden. Early elementary and preschool-aged youth enjoy free fun garden education…

Brick Building Series

Building Bricks Summer Series

Do you dream of building awesome creations, meeting new friends, and showing off your imagination?  If so, the Brick Building Series is for you!  Each…

Cloverbud Fairy Garden Workshop

Let your child's imagination grow! In this fun, hands-on workshop, youth will create their own miniature fairy garden while learning the basics of plant care through storytelling, exploration,…

Kids in the Park

Come out to the Pinckneyville Community Center on May 26 to learn all about Kids in the Park! This 4‑H Club helps kids build a deeper connection with nature through hands‑on, exciting activities…

Canning with Confidence, Food Preservation - Wyanet

Are you ready for SUMMER? Canning season is just around the corner.
Join Susan Glassman, MS Ed, CHES, Food and Nutrition Educator, for Canning with Confidence, an informative and engaging…

Watershed Steward Program | DeKalb County

Did you know that University of Illinois Extension in DeKalb County is offering the Watershed Steward program for members of our communities? This program engages participants as stewards of their…

Integrating Health, Education, and Economy in Outdoor Recreation

Illinois’s natural landscapes are an economic engine driving public health and high-impact youth development. Explore how investing in outdoor recreation…

Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Day

University of Illinois Extension is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers to provide public pollinator garden stewardship opportunities at the Rend Lake Project Office Visitor Center from…